Here is an interesting article that compares the current climb of oil prices into the stratosphere with the recent housing bubble. The theory is that the oil market is as unsustainable as the housing market was. I hop...

This white sounds like a silly question, What is it ever a good idea to do a cash out on a free and clear rental property just for the sake of locking in some cheap money? Even if there's no immediate plan for it. Fig...

Was looking at a small lot for sale by owner. The owner wanted to have a contract sent over through email for me to sign. After signing the real estate contract he wanted me to scan the document and email it back. How...

Hi BP,I got a call from a direct mailout on land here in Texas.  The owner of the land is deceased and the caller is the Executor of the will, and also one of the two heirs to the land.  We talked for about 15 minutes...

Buy. Rehab. Rent. Refinance. Repeat.
Can someone please explain what the benefit of the refinance is? Is that simply to see what the new value of the property is after you have fixed it up, or does it give you actual...

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In recent years, Germany has emerged as one of Europe's most stable and attractive real estate markets for international investors, particularly for American investors seeking secure, high-ret...

Since the Fair Trade Amendment Act 2013, the FTC is getting more involved with real estate transaction, advertising, brokering activities and pricing of services as well as other areas. https://www.ftc.gov/system/file...

Hey BP, 
Just had a thought as I was reading through several appraisals that I found online. 
When underwriting a property I've been taught by @Michael Blank to apply rules of thumb for expenses to the T12 income an...

If your goal is to be rich / powerful then here's a ranking of career types.working with your body (clerk, construction, farming)supervising people who work with their bodyworking with your brain (engineer, marketing)...