Are there any house designers or wannabes here on BP? I'm getting ready to start a couple more homes in my subdivision in South Texas. I have a plan I really like for one of the lots but I want to build on one of my o...

I love reading the Deal Diaries on BP so I thought I would write my own. Hopefully, it will help others learn from my experience and avoid the mistakes I make (I'm sure there will be plenty!)This will be my third rent...

Hello All, Just sat in on a presentation given by a lady that runs a non profit that sets up homeless veterans with a myriad of resources to help get them off the street. One thing that struck me was the request for "...

Good day BP!!!  I am screening my 1st tenant and she seems good on paper ... so far.  She's given me her pay stubs, ID, completed application and the app fee.  I've verified her employment with HR.  She's been with th...

I like sfh's more then apartments. Am i crazy? Seems to me at least in my area its a better business model.
Example so i looked at i thought was a steal for a 5 unit for $60,000 but in a bad area. It would cashflow ...

I want to share something here. If there is still a question whether to raise or lower tax rates, please back it up with facts, or history, please.

This lesson will come in 3 parts.
Harding and Cololidge period

part...

Hi there, I'm a small-time real estate investor with 6 units under my belt. When it comes to water issues, I absolutely cannot catch a break. Currently, I've got:One basement with a leak and horizontal crack forming o...

Rich vs Wealth

As I have been taught, the difference between rich and wealth is rich people work for money; wealthy people have their money work for them.

To illustrate, some professional U.S. athletes ...

With everything going on are you happy or have you ever been happy while being a landlord? 

Hey all! I am looking to relocate to FL with my family and struggling to choose a destination. I have a steady residual income and there is nothing keeping us in Central Ohio. I currently have a commercial property an...