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...

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I recently just finished reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about the continuing rise of renewable energy sources led by their increase in efficiency and drop in implementation cost. I live and do...

At the risk of sounding like a complete rock, here is my question...

What is the formula for figuring out if rental property is worth it? I realize this will vary for different areas, mine is TN if that helps. I've...

Hi BP!I recently got a lot in Winter Haven, FL (central Florida) with a house in a bad shape (rehab will not be cost effective) and I am thinking about putting a new modular home on the lot. - Does anybody know if you...

Hello BP, I finally have my first accepted offer in Bayonne NJ. Its a duplex property and I am looking to improve each unit to maximize my rent roll. I was planning on adding vinyl floors to both units and having a pa...

I thought I had a great deal on a 4 plex, and got 20% off the list price.   We have a contract for a cash purchase.   The numbers are great.The home inspection yesterday disclosed that there is vermiculite/asbestos in...

Me and my wife were on our way home when we decided to drop by an open house that we saw. The house had been rehabbed and was being sold for 260k and was built in the 1920s. I introduced myself as somebody who was ...

PLEASE, FOCUS & DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO BUY REAL ESTATE BEFORE FALL 2017 and lock in a 30 year interest rate.Housing Prices in the US will be coming down slightly over the next 2 years as interest rates go up.NO...

With interest rates holding steady (so far) and US Treasury yields hovering in the 4-5% range, many investors are weighing the pros and cons of staying in bonds versus seeking opportunities in real estate. While Tre...

Real estate can be a rewarding investment, but it also comes with various financial responsibilities, including taxes. Fortunately, there are several tax-saving strategies that property owners can utilize to maximize ...