I own one SFR rental that cash flows in B+ location which used to be my primary residence. By the numbers it doesn't meet 50% or 1% rules but is a very desirable area by young professionals. I believe the best value i...

Hello BP, I recently read about Los Angeles relaxing the requirements for additional dwelling units on lots zoned for single residences to comply with SB 1069. I have a detached garage and if the cost of permitting an...

Hi all -The mortgage agent who approved me for a conventional mortgage and agreed to have the the mortgage underwritten (he is not the actual underwriter) for a close next week on a rental property just came back to m...

Okay BP, so I've decided to jump in (actually decided a little bit back.)  And I figured I'd start a live Blog/Forum to document my epic triumph or defeat; though I'm pulling for the former.The History:  My REI journe...

Good Morning Everyone.  I am in the process of purchasing my first investment property.  I had paralysis for YEARS, but this now makes sense.  Its a small condo unit for short term vacation rentals, across the street ...

We have bought and sold several properties without an agent. We contacted a seller's agent and asked to view a home. He said he was out of town and would send Susan to open the house for us. Susan opened the door for ...

Hello everyone! I live in Singapore and have been investing in real estate flips in Nevada for about 2 years.  Fortunately, I have had a good team helping me manage the buying/rehab/selling process here in NV and have...

Well BP, I'm a little worried. I've been mailing out to my probate list for about 3 weeks now, and have had 0 activity. Well, that's not entirely true...I've have 5 letters return to sender, and two phone calls tell...

I not really old.  At least I don't think so, but I hate that every year more and more people are using text or Facebook Messenger as their main form of communication.  Having a vacant unit this time of year is bad en...