No matter what your career field, it is human nature to get caught up in the opinions of those around you. Some advice is solid, some is questionable at best. Real estate investing is complex. When you are getting sta...

The economic, political and social problems we're having today probably have some insightful precedents in the past that we can learn from, and hopefully help us prepare to survive and prosper.

What books, articles, ...

I pulled money out of the stock market and plan to buy a number of properties to produce the income stream we need to live our lives.  I will pay cash and plan to buy in my own local area.  If I manage them myself (pr...

Hello BP, officially my first question here.
I've been hearing lately that "sandwich LO" is not a good idea. Is it true? if so, why is that? Is there bigger rist if the tenant decides to stop paying, so then you tak...

What's the most valuable lesson you've learned by running into a brick wall or making a major mistake in real estate investing?

If I get a house under contract for 70% ARV minus repairs, would it be unreasonable to ask the investor for a 50:50 split? And what is the likelihood that investors would agree?
I was listening to a podcast and the i...

I'm looking for a good real estate CPA in or near the Leesburg, Virginia area. Any recommendations? I'm also looking for another one in the Hercules, Ca (Bay Area) all recommendations would be great! Thanks!

I can't afford an attorney or an agent

Have you ever hear of or worked with someone who has exhausted all aspects of contacting the last person which is an heir to a property? What is another recourse to obtain control of a property if this "alleged" perso...

Has anybody worked with the company property source reality? I found a property they have listed that I have a very strong interest in but I am having a hard time figuring out if they are a legit operation. Basically ...