Hi all,First I have to say, finding this Forum has been a life changing experience for me and I'm just so excited so my apologies if I'm asking lots of questions.  I inherited a tenant who has been getting their rent ...

For the past few months I placed investing on hold to study for the California RE License.My excitement of receiving the license in the mail is abruptly turning into disappointment. I got my license mainly for MLS acc...

So, I recently listed a property for rent or for sale by owner.  I have had several inquires about the property as a rental and the majority of them have been people on disability benefits.  I know enough to know that...

In what had begun last holiday season with me giving away a duplex to a deserving BP member, I want to carry on the tradition.. This year I have a SFR in St. Louis it is in need of rehab.. However it can be a great st...

Hello bigger pocketers!

I know, I know, don’t believe anything you see on TV is what they say.

But I was curious to know from people who are in the flipping business already how much of what is shown on HGTV is re...

The CRE CarnageThis exogenous and unexpected shock to the economy has proven to be a devastating blow to some and a gut check to others. Seemingly strong businesses have buckled under the unprecedented economic condi...

I AM! One side of my sign says "Clinging to GUNS and GOD!" and the other side says "NO SOCIALISM IN AMERICA!"

Anyone else?

About four years ago I got a 4-unit property with a FHA 203K loan, I was 26.  The goal was to fix it up, live in it and rent the other 3 units out to cover the entire mortgage and have a a slight profit.  I was gettin...

Hi Guys,I have been trying to contact some "investor friendly" Realtors, as well as Contractors, and knowledgeable Investors in the Seattle area.  I will be moving to the area in the foreseeable future, and want to de...

Yes, this is an angry kind of post. I don't have much patience or sympathy towards the annual flood of "Terrific End-of-Year Tips to Cut Your Taxes" webinars, podcasts, articles and whatnot. You want a sample of this ...