Hello, a little background on my situation.  I've owned my first home, somewhat of a starter home 3 BD/3BA PUD.  For many years I rented it out.  Some years ago, my mother in law ran into some housing challenges and w...

I purchased a small home in an age restricted (55+) community. I expect many of the potential renters will be retired, so their income will be from from social security, pensions, and savings.

Does the 3X rule (incom...

Hi everyone,This is my first forum post as I am relatively new to the BP community and the REI lifestyle. I say "lifestyle" because everything I have gleaned so far seems like this world must be an integral part of y...

NO credit. NO money at all... Can i start investing?Any idea how to start in this case?

I’m new to BP and wanted to share our story. My wife and I bought our first home 1 yr ago but it has become too small with our first child coming along. We decided to do minimal renovations (interior paint, trim, back...

Hey everyone, my name is Brandon, and it's great to be here!  I'm really looking forward to learning a lot, to meet some great people, and to change my life. From 2004 until 2012 I taught English as a second language ...

Hello!Newbie real estate investor with complicated history. Born in California, grew up in Switzerland, educated in Prescott, AZ, lived in Memphis, Dallas, Colorado Springs, Chicago, Phoenix and officially now in Casp...

I'm going to rent out a room in my 2/2 in South Tampa/Fair Oaks, most likely the master with ensuite bath. I had focused on renting it LTR, unfurnished, but now wonder if I should furnish it for easy switch between LT...

Just bought a 8-unix complex out-of-state,will post the details once everything wrapped up in the forum.Still keep learning the apartment industry/market, since some apartment Gurus once said "The learning curve is th...

Does anyone out there have experience as a Padsplit host.  Has dealing with this organization been a good experience?  Does their concept work?  Overall impression?