Many people invest in real estate in order to create passive income and eventually become wealthy enough to not have to work a regular job for the rest of their lives.I want to pose a philosophical question. Is there ...

Good afternoon. I've been a member for 4 years or so, but I got distracted for 3 of them.  Now, the fire is lit again, and I'm motivated. I have been in discussion with 3 owners of a single family home that has been a...

Hi everyoneI think I have pretty much figured out how to estimate the costs of a light to moderate rehab. What I don't know right now is how to estimate a full gut rehab. I am not looking for an exact number, only a b...

Hi All,I currently have a little over $6,000 in a 401k from one company, and a Roth IRA from a second company. I no longer work for either company, and would like to move that money into a self-directed IRA and invest...

Over the years of landlording and owning property in a college town, I have noticed that my Special Stipulations section in my leases have taken on some strange phrases and warnings to new tenants. It seems that e...

We moved into a house 6 mos ago, every since we moved in my husband's health has gotten worse he is 52 he has became extremely fatiqued, sinus probems has gotten worse, I was working at the time until 6 wks ago I woul...

Ive been hosting my primary residence in Denver for years without incident, and each year renew license etc without no issues outside of the standard bureaucratic headaches. Last Dec was no different, i send in the mo...

Hey everyone, so I have a duplex in round rock. I'm kinda nervous, I ran the numbers it seems ok but some feed back would be appreciated.So have it under contract for 180k, 20% down finanacing 135k @ 4.3% for 30yrs. I...

I am not a economic expert or do I really follow market trends, so I would like advice from people smarter than me on this topic like @Ben Leybovich and @seanWe have pretty standard commercial financing on 1/2 our por...

Hey BP family!I wanted to get you guys' input on what your thoughts are investing in a rental property across the country. For example, I live in the Bay area and there is no way I can invest in a property around here...