So I've been analyzing properties for more than a week.  I've built an impressive spreadsheet that accounts for just about everything, and it's remarkable how accurate the 50% rule is in general.  Bottom line is this....

Hi-- this is my first post to the group. I joined a few days ago so please forgive me if I do this wrong. I read many articles and books on investing in real estate. I have owned a few rentals for 20 years or more, an...

Hello BP community!Great to join BP. I've been reading a few blogs and forums on this amazing site for about two weeks now, and am just starting out on my own learning journey in Real Estate Investing (REI). After rea...

I just received an email from my accountant that basically stated the IRS has made some sort of change that will require investors to file a Form 3115 or they may be subject to a higher taxable income due to less dedu...

We own shares in a private real estate LLP, with an opportunity to sell these units and reinvest the cash proceeds to purchase our own cash flowing rental properties.  The per unit basis is $3,100; the new 2015 value ...

The purpose of this post is not to ask a specific question or write about a specific situation/event, but rather to start a general discussion around the three alternative investments named above.Commerical MF: Divers...

First, thank you everyone at BP, I have learned so much reading threads, listening to the podcasts from this amazing community. After doing some research, I was going to purchase a house since I am already living with...

Hey everyone, we moved to a HOC area (North San Diego county) where it seems the deals are few and far between. I’ve been an Airbnb host for the past 5+ years in UT and CT and the cashflow seems really appealing in th...