I'd like your input on the letter I'm about to send out. I remember that it was suggested in one of the start-up plans I read here (if I find it I'll link to it) and the idea connected so well with me that I'm doing i...

Hi, I am buying a home.Home  inspection is done, found some issues, doing negotiation, in the mean time got call from Mortgage company that you have appointment for home appraisal.I told him that we found issues in ho...

After months of lurking the forums, reading blogs and listening to podcasts while contemplating getting into the business I am finally ready to jump in with both feet!I do not have any, real, real estate experience ap...

Hi all before I call my 1031 specialist figured I would see if the community has dealt with this scenario.I am getting some silly offers on my 13 units. I am considering taking an offer but I refi'd earlier this year ...

What would be a good replacement color for this apartment. building? Unfortunately the roof is fairly new so I would have to keep the shingle color.  It is looking pretty weathered and has some wood rot. Should I pain...

I thought I would share this, as I've seen a lot of posts recently about how to start a property management company.  As a 20-year industry veteran, I still see most sales agents fail to understand what I do (typicall...

I’m seeking advice on how to handle a challenging situation with noisy upstairs neighbors in an upscale Miami apartment community. We have lived in our apartment for nearly three years without any issues, but since Ap...

Just curious if anyone has taken BS's Apprenticeship Program and if you thought it was worth it?  I'm considering joining!

Hi all,
It's great to be joining this community! I'm a CA investor looking to purchase buy-and-hold rentals out of state once or twice a year. I've been stalking the forums, podcasts, books, webinars, etc. for month...

The IRS discusses vacation home maintenance days.  They use examples where a family performs maintenance on a home for a week and the week is not considered personal use (it is additional to the 14 days of personal us...