There are 500k sub-prime loans out there right now 41% of them are in default with late payments not to mention all the forclosures,and there are 700k Alt-A laons 54% of all of them were cash out refi the biggest co...

Hello BP!Not making this a starting out post since I already "Started Out" a few years ago, but now that I'm in a better spot financially I'm back here and looking to purchase a house hack in the near future and would...

Technology's impact will not be an immediate end of jobs, but an increasing stress on wages and work environment.  You will continue to be paid less for doing more.Owning income-producing assets (real estate, business...

I have probably a dumb question, so bear with me!I've seen the $100/door evaluation criteria discussed, and cashflow also discussed. I've listened to a few podcasts where people are discussing cashflow with regards to...

I recently posted about a property with lead citations and Im needing some help as Im struggling to make the numbers work. The address is 3119 W 68th Ave in 44102. Im in contract at 66K cash, my bid came in at 42K (wh...

The end of the 1031 exchange.... It's a statement that seems more fit on a sandwich board sign wandering a street corner right next to "the end is nigh" yet, here we are in a living reality where it was not only spoke...

I have held a triplex in Berkeley since 2002.  It was the third property I purchased.  It has about $2 million equity and a $550K principal balance.  It is like a very extended BRRRR.  I am finally ready for the refin...

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/3173f19e-5fbc-11e4-8c27-00144feabdc0.htmlA perennial optimist when it comes to technology, he argues that all that will change. Rapid improvements in artificial intelligence, for instanc...

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Like many BPers, I own a few rental units (2 4-unit buildings) and manage them myself. I run my business professionally, I take good care of my properties and like to think I treat my tenants well. I belie...

Hello.  I was wondering how everyone feels about staging homes that are being flipped.  1. If your market is hot and you are getting offers in days is it helpful still?2. Do you think it increases value or just lessen...