Are landlords obligated to contribute to the community surrounding their rentals? If so, do you think landlords in a well-to-do community have less community obligations than owners in low income neighborhoods?

I th...

Hey BP,
To those that are seasoned in buying vacation rentals as an investment, could you share your experience? How is deal analysis and financing conducted on vacation rentals?

Living in Hawaii, my relative liv...

Hello BP, I wanted to share some tips that I've learned about making winning bids on HudHomeStore.com. This strategy is good for when you know you want the property, it's priced correctly, and you want to buy it for a...

Hello folks, I need your valuable expertise in this one.My first flip hit the market last Nov and it's kind of stock. I need advice on strategies to move it quicker, if possible. Below are some details.Area: Kissimmee...

"For the first $40,000 of your income, the capital gain tax rate is 0%! You pay nothing!"
Fantastic, but what does it actually mean?
If I have no job and sell a property for $100,000 - does it mean I pay nothing for...

So...I help "guide" my sister with issues pertaining to her rental property in MA.  Which means I am the middle man so she doesn't have to deliver unfavorable messages since she is an owner occupant.  She can "blame" ...

I've made several offers over the past month's and none of them have landed. I have made legitimate offers in cash some at asking price when necessary and some below. I not sure if is the way my agent offers the deals...

My property manager advised me to consider renting to Section 8 tenants.  This is my first property in Las Vegas and I am still learning the peculiarities of this market, being an out of state investor.I have heard mi...

Unicorns, Sasquatch, Centaurs, Bulk REO Deals . . . they all seem to be mythical creatures.

I've started this discussion because I'm pretty convinced that we will be terminating the BP Bulk REO forum and will require...

Ok, here's the situation.  I own a 3/2 free and clear in an up and coming hipster market.  I had a tenant buyer in the place but he defaulted on the taxes. The only debt I have on the property is the 30k I had to pay ...