California recently signed a mandate requiring most new homes in the state to include solar panels after 2020. California is the first state to do so, but it likely won't be the last, with New Jersey and Minnesota pur...

Do most properties you buy cash flow positive? What percentage of properties that you purchase will cash flow positive when rented out? 95%, 90%, 80% or less? What is the risk of buying a property that does not cash f...

Anyone else applying for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan? Based on what I've read in the Stimulus Bill we all might be eligible for a 10k grant advance.
"(e) Emergency grant
(1) In general: During the covered p...

This is going to piss off a lot of agents.I was reading here on BP about a buyers agent refusing to submit an offer unless it is at or above the asking price and I kind of got pissed off.In today's markets the buyer u...

Facts as per CAR attorneys:
1. FICO impacts are the same on SS and foreclosures
2. Banks will seldom if ever relinquish their right to recover on deficiencies
3. There will likely be tax consequences with SS and th...

Dear BP friends --I am thinking of buying a property for cash.  However, I am concerned about using up all of my non-retirment money on a property deal.  It's just scary.  We obviously need to have an emergency fund f...

I was wondering if any on here have successfully used bubbles for structuring seller financed notes. The concept is to get a small balloon payment for less than the full amount of what is owed on the note to meet the...

I was just reading Ben's latest blog post and he brought up some real numbers after owning 100 doors. His experience has led him to the conclusion you need to get $1000 per month(sfh) in order to cover expenses and st...

Title says it all. Currently live in Orlando. Made money from other businesses in a relatively short time and at a relatively young age, and now want to put it into real estate. Problem is this would be my first real ...

Hey guys. My wife and I have been married for 1 year. My wife is someone who takes convincing to take on risks and I understand her concern since my tendency is to pursue things feet first and go after it. She is okay...