I've been actively purchasing buy and holds for 5 years before I stumbled on BP a couple months ago.  I went dark for the last couple months while I listened to all the podcast.  I've learned SOOOO much through the fo...

Hello everybody,
I am totally new to RE world and I am glad I found BP. I have searched the forums for an answer because I don't want to be the one newbie that asks questions which has been answered 100s of times her...

I recently purchased a house at the court house steps in Baldwin county Alabama. I purchased it with a 50% partner. After we sell the house can I put my portion of the money into a 1031 exchange for the next deal? and...

BP Tax Gurus,My question is regarding short term rehabs.  I know that if you hold a property for greater than 1 year, its taxed at a long term capital gains rate (15% for most people), and less than a year, it is shor...

We are looking at a mobile home park as investment property that has over 50 mobile home, most of them are rented. Have never invested in mobile homes, what are things to look for in a deal. Any insights and experienc...

Can anyone recommend a free deal analysis software that computes the major metrics on a deal? I have seen one but have not downloaded it - it is called rehab valuator lite - anyone used it? Thanks!

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We are three business days away from our closing date and the seller (4:00pm on a Friday) calls my agent and asks for us to provide a price in lieu of making repairs as originally promised.
As an investment prop...

I've bought and sold a couple SFHs here and there, but I recently read Rich Dad Poor Dad and I am pumped and ready to actively pursue real estate investing. I've been reading a lot about multifamily properties and I e...

I am looking to know which US city is a good rental market . 

Thinking about buying this property in cash in Baltimore for around 35k. I know I would need a good title company but what are some other things I would did to do? I heard I should check for lead paint as well...

Thi...