Let's say you have 5 properties that - due to economic and job market conditions in the area - only command enough rent to barely cover mortgages, insurance, and taxes.   Nothing left over at all for maintenance, repa...

Hello dear investors...After living in WA state for over 20 years, I decided that I want to relocate and move to a state where real state is more affordable. So, I’ve decided to look into the possibility of moving to ...

Home sales will drop, the housing shortage could become the worst in U.S. history, and home values will shrink in some cities. That’s the 2020 forecast from realtor.com, which holds one of the largest databases of hou...

Apparently surging violent crime, massive tax hikes and insolvent public pensions are bad for attracting new residents...who knew? On the other hand, 364 days of sunshine per year, minimal crime, brand new infrastru...

Hello, I'm new to investing, and with the current prices against current rents, I'm finding it difficult to get properties to cash flow. As far as I know, I am pretty thorough with the calculators. Is it just me?  Or ...

Hey everyone,I am a sole proprietor with a steadily expanding buy and hold portfolio. My kids are age 8 (son) and 10 (daughter). As a single dad with sole custody, the kids have always tagged along in some way - somet...

Hello All,I’ve always been extremely interested and drawn to REI and during my journey to increase my knowledge I found BP. I have spent the last few months trying to learn as much as I can through books, podcasts, fo...

I have a HUGE amount of equity (over 1 million) in my primary residence.  I am in a great position; however, I am not sure what to do and have thought of a few options:Option 1: Keep home and do nothing; however, I wo...

We found a good deal on a duplex in Puyallup, WA. Duplexes in this area have been going for $380,000 and above. After running the numbers, it does not seem to be as good of a deal as we thought. Are we doing something...