Sobering assessment from the annual report by the Taxpayer Advocate Service (a semi-independent branch of the IRS basically tasked with specific and systemic problem resolution):- 10-month refund delays on paper-filed...

There was a meeting in Tucson yesterday with Reps from States in Mexico. They're angry about the AZ law and not for the reason you think. If you read the attached, please read to the end. What a double-standard! No wo...

http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0711/package-bomb-houston-oil-company-executives-home/

I've seen this article on several "mainstream" news outlets. Most fail to mention that the house is owned by an oil industry execut...

Hi,I should first say that I am brand to real estate investing but I am ready to get started. I am particularly interested in buy and hold and rehab out of state (I live in San Francisco). Anyone doing this that would...

Hi everyone, I'm in Los Angeles and I have come to realize after analyzing many deals. Los Angeles is not a cashflow market ... Duh ! But, I'm looking to replace my income and I have a goal of building enough cashflow...

First of all I want to thank Biggerpockets for an awesome site and tons and tons of information that has helped me succeed. Wouldn't have been able to do this without you guys. Here is a little back story, I purchased...

Will Biden eliminate the 'Step up' policy for inherited assets?
https://www.forbes.com/advisor...I am concerned because we are looking to sell the one and only property we have inherited from a relative this coming S...

I have just found the draft texts of the COP15 treaty. Section 3 states the we will have to reduce our emissions by 50-95% within the next 40 years. There is even a selection of 95% or more in 40 years. Wouldn’t ...

Hello all. WOW 2 post in one night. Anyway...

I have recently been very interested again in pushing my real estate ventures to the next level. I have in my opinion done well with my current rentals, but now feel ...

Bought the house as a short sale at 260k and it recently got appraised for 320k, Mortgage is $1692. House was built in 84 and is in great shape with new carpets upstairs. My only concern is my ac unit is from 84 and s...