Fannie Mae is increasing the DTI to 50% starting July 29th. America's largest mortgage lender is making it easier to buy their first home.

In the last housing bubble, just about anyone with a pulse was approved for ...

Hey, guys!I've been on BP for about 7 months now and I have quickly learned two things:There is no better place than BP to talk real estateThe wealth of information on BP is immeasurableI've read and learned quite a l...

This is fascinating:https://resourcecenter.secure.force.com/pbs/Proper...http://www.gsa.gov/plumislandContaining approximately 840 acres, the island boasts sandy shoreline, beautiful views and a harbor strategically ...

I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...

The other day, I had an interesting conversation with the executive director of the Ohio Department of Commerce. He had called me in response to a complaint I filed against a broker who asked me not to make any offers...

Hello fellow investors!  I began a post a few months ago in regards to a new construction project I will be starting soon and after all the great input I thought it would be nice to start a journal in order to help ne...

I was introduced to a program called “Freedom Mentors,” by a friend, where you pay $15-25k to be coached on investing and you have to split earnings 50/50 up to your first 500k and then you’re out of the program and o...

I have been working with a financial advisor for about a year now and he is strongly suggesting permanent life insurance. I am skeptical about it because I would rather save the money that I would put into the policy ...

It would be great to actually hear from people renting in the LA metro area regarding the affordability issues,  income keeping pace with investor projected rent growth rates and trend in housing prices. Renters feeli...

Are you prepared to do what it takes to SURVIVE this business?Are you REALLY prepared to make those tough calls?Can you push emotion to the side for the betterment of your business?Are you willing to do EVERYTHING in ...