Ok, I admit it. I listen to Dave Ramsey. Today he had a caller ask about REI. Here are some of his major issues:

1. Be Patient. Most beginners get all excited and think they are going to make a killing, but they ...

I recently became victim to a complex real estate wire fraud scandal. I am writing this first of and foremost to get the word out there so no-one else follows in my footsteps. At the same time, if anyone has any sugge...

I am first going to say that this is very difficult to write about. The motivation to compile so much intricate information that is held in a mostly emotional state and convert those feelings into words articulated s...

Hi All,My first post here, but been lurking for a while.  Scott Trench's "Set for Life" inspired my current situation.    I'm interested in getting into real estate investment because I suspect it might be the fastest...

Hi BP Experts,We had a roof leak that basically destroyed most of the inside of a house we own.  Our contractor said repairs will cost $24k but the insurance company is only paying out $6k towards repairs.  How do we ...

Hello all! This is my first experience creating a note on a sale. I have a $600k property in Austin, Texas that has a house on it that is used as a daycare. I want to offer a first lien for about $250k to an investor ...

I must say that I find the idea of purchasing Non-Performing Notes to be somewhat fascinating. With a degree in economics and a stint in commercial finance, the complexities of the moving parts attract my mind's inter...

Hi everyone,I have a 2 family in Milton, MA and one unit will be vacant on 8/1. I have a potential tenant interested who is currently on a full section 8 voucher. She told me she has an 8 yo and a 13 yo daughter and w...

Hi everyone,I have a situation on my hands that I am not sure how to handle.I live in a building that has 4 units. Each unit is individually owned. We have a self-managed association.The association has a business che...

I'm new to the BP community and excited to be here! I owe a 8500 sq ft lot in West Menlo Park. I plan to tear down the existing structure and build a duplex using a modular builder. I'm having trouble understanding th...