The laws haven't changed since 1997- and your personal home 'tax exemption' may be over the limits, due to years of appreciation in the real estate market. I found this excellent article this morning- folks in high-ap...

Hi All!I've been investing for 5 years, combo of BRRRR, Airbnb, and flips, near me and out of state. I listen to podcasts and read books and have absorbed a ton of information over the years, so I'm familiar with nume...

BPers!I'm closing on a 4 plex in a C neighborhood.  Two of the tenants have fairly maintained their units but the other two have trashed theirs (hoarders).  Both of these tenants have been in the units for 20-30 years...

This is a follow-up to my recent post about IRA audit myths. In this long sequel, I will discuss hiring audit and "IRS audit insurance."
1. DIY IRS audits.
Can you defend yourself against an IRS audit without hired ...

Hi all,
I am just getting going with rental properties (in the South) and have 2 right now. Does anyone have an idea of how to calculate how many properties you would need to quit your job? 
The other factor is, sho...

I get markets, lifestyles and goals differ.. but how much passive income do you need coming in to walk away from your full time job?

We all are ambitious if we’re on BP.. so what are your goals? What is the line whe...

So bottom line up front, I’ve placed traps. Caught 2 larger mice and 1 vol inside my property. This has been over the span of 2 months. Despite still feeling scratching anytime I kneel down on the floor. I haven’t cau...

Hey everyone.  I'm sure at some point, the majority of you have had to deal with depression.  Sometimes, it can be completely debilitating and throws me off my groove for months at a time.  Let's be honest, shoving my...

Hello, Im currently very interested in getting started with REI. I've had an interest in financial literacy for a couple months now and have been doing some basic research on the path I want to take. I think REI is th...

Hello All, I have a question to propose to those of you who have dealt with hoarders and/or hoard houses. I got a call from a homeowner who was facing foreclosure, they explained the condition of the house over the ph...