How's this for a real estate investor/landlord story. I currently own a duplex with units that are side by side with driveways that slope down into the first level garage/basement. The duplex is at the end of a"T" int...

Hello, I recently had my next door neighbor knock on my door and asked if I would like to buy the home before it gets listed for sale, and I would bc double lots are very expensive in my neighborhood. Anyways, I own m...

Looks like GM is going to be killing off Pontiac (cnn):
GM to pull the plug on Pontiac

My first car was an '82 Pontiac . . . sad

To start off, I live in a nice part of town (moore, ok). I am looking for advice on garage conversions.

I have a 3 bedroom 2 bath house as it sits. I actually live in the house now. I am thinking about converting ha...

This January I started my mailing campaign in San Diego, California targeting absentee owners and I need help with my first caller. He sounds like a tired landlord on the phone, seems like he has an outdated house ...

Hello BPers

I have a question regarding property insurance and tax deductibility.

I have property deduction and have gotten an umbrella to cover any liability (property is in my name and will only get transferred a...

I am currently renting at 40% below market rate rent and will be putting 5% down. With my low rent when I calculate the numbers for a duplex I would pay the same I pay in rent while I live there. I don't really want t...

Im 24 years old, my girlfriend is 22 years old, we live in the bronx, ny and live in our own apartment, rent is 900 per month for 1 bedroom, our lease is up in November 2012. We make around 2600 a month after taxes. M...

I just got a text from one of my tenants that they had to buy a car this month and they had to put down a hefty down payment so money is tight.  She wants to know if she can pay part of the rent on the 12th.  Rent was...

Hi, newbie here. One of the things I’m uncertain about is whether or not I should pay off personal debts before making investments. For example, in about 1 year both my car loan and student loan will be paid off. Woul...