Hi folks,Total noob here. Reading books, but could use your sage advice.I'm seeking my first 3 to 4 buy and hold investments over the next couple years. But my local area is too expensive, so I have to look to invest ...

Hello all,

I have a pretty basic question but couldn't find a concise answer posted.

What's the difference between net operating income and cash flow (as used in an REI context)?

My understanding ...

Hello all,I've used laminate flooring in the past but am now considering using vinyl planking since it looks just as good plus the biggest advantage is the ability to become wet and stay wet!  I'm curious to know if e...

What advise can be given to an older house with plastered walls? Should I just paint over it? sand down? Can I put sheet rock over it? PLEASE HELP!

Hello all, Longtime reader, first-time poster.We have a classic Chicago 2-flat in Bucktown. We live on the first floor and rent the 2nd. 
Both units are 2bd, 1bath, ~1100 sq. ft. R4 zoningBasement is about ~1050 sq. ...

Hey BP,

I just finished with having a pretty neat conversation with my mentor. He owns a decent size real estated company. They invest in mutli-family markets around the U.S. And owns a little over 1700 units.

How...

I closed on my first investment property on the 6th this month. a couple of days later I listed it for rent. Since then Ive had dozens of calls but only 2 people have shown up for a tour of the property and 4 people h...

I've posted before about this problem--now it appears to be back.

My old tenants complained repeatedly that the house was getting too hot. It has a Goodman air handler inside and a heat pump outside. The AC guy came ...

Hi BP,I've been doing some research on commercial real estate and large apartment buildings. I currently invest in SFH but looking to get into some larger deals now. In all of my research there are mixed feelings on ...

I am currently doing a rehab on a foreclosure. 1300 sqft SFR. The plumbing on this house is all old galvanized pipes. I got two quotes from plumbers which one is to replace the whole thing with PEX and doing drainage,...