As with most businesses, the holiday season plays a very important role in your bottom line.  As an investor in real estate we too should be mindful of how this season will impact us as well.  Although real estate sel...

Recently my wife and I found a duplex in which we are  financing through the sellers.  We have a purchase price on a land contract of 55k with putting 10k down.  In the land contract the $10k is listed as non refundab...

This book argues that neighborhoods became racially segregated as a direct result of government policy (de jure, not de facto). It is written by Richard Rothstein. Real estate agents, lenders, appraisers, licensing c...

HI BP,My soon to be private money lender just applied for a HELOC on their current residence. Their home is 100% paid off and will appraise for around $90,000-100,000. She currently has a Home Equity Loan with a remai...

Hypothetically, if an investor or person of interest were coming to your town to meet up with you and discuss your market. What 3 items would be a must have for you in your briefcase, backpack, pockets, purse, Fanny p...

I recently (In august 2018) bought my first multi family in NJ.  I live in one unit and I am renting out the other side. It is my primary residence.Now I am looking to buy an investment rental in NJ. My realtor was te...

How much involvement should/can social media platforms play a role in Marketing, Networking with other RE experts, investors, and great minds? I’m not very savvy with Facebook/Instagram etc. What difference can they m...

I've been hearing about 50/50 on letting your tenants know you own the property versus saying you just manage it. Seems like it comes down to you not "being the bad guy" so that's why some chose to just play their rol...

When purchasing a deal from a seller, what are the most important questions you would ask regarding the property for sale?

What are your thoughts on compensating brokers when working off market properties?