So I am 7 years in business and do pretty well on my own, and looking to do more sales with my wife joining me recently. My question is: Do I start my own brokerage or stay with a broker and continue to give up some c...

Pittsburgh 2007 AWARDS


PITTSBURGH--Most Livable
Ranked #1 Most Livable City in America by Places Rated Almanac. The 379 metropolitan areas surveyed were evaluated in nine categories: housing affordability (cost o...

Hey BP. A few years ago I started working on a degree called a 'Masters of Real Estate Development for Architects' (MRED) at Woodbury University in San Diego after getting jaded in a traditional Masters of Architectur...

I'm curious to see how much of a myth the 1st Deal actually is.The Myth I'm referring to is "get your first deal and it's off to the races". As a new investor, I the more I listen to podcasts (and not just BP's) the m...

I'd like BP Nation's input on your tenant's view of you (as a landlord, leasing agent, resident manager, etc.) as seen through your tenant's eyes. 'A' to 'F'. I'd also be interested as to the hows and whys relating...

So I am a 27 year old single dad looking to begin my lifelong journey of my passion I've always thought about going forth with it but now is the time I would like any help or advice as to where to begin I have strong ...

I have a tenant that is going on 3rd year and their contract is due to be renewed. They do occasionally pay late but within grace period ( I have 5 days). I am planning to put them month to month and try to entice pro...

Hello!I have a tenant in one of my duplexes who told me on her lease application she only planned on having one small dog on the property. The lease contract says explicitly NO PETS unless otherwise put into writing. ...

Wondering what actual real estate investors have to say about this subject. I don't get up early (wake up between 7:00 - 8:00 most days, 9:00AM + on the weekends). I feel that I am having moderate-high success thus fa...

So my tenants paid $1000 of the $1200 that they own me.  Rent is due on the first, but late fees don't kick in until after the 3rd (on the 4th).  The late fee is $30- day.  Do I charge them the whole late fee or pro-r...