I just had a sewer backup at my backyard cottage the other night, but our house was just fine. Come to find out that the side sewer line picks up the cottage, my neighbors house, then our house as it makes it way to t...

Hey everyone,So I'm trying to outline a basic strategy of how to get started in real estate investing (with a focus on multi-family properties in a few Midwest states)What do you agree / disagree with below? Sorry if ...

For the last few years, I have been maxing out both my wife's and my annual roth IRA contributions with savings from work. I am in my late twenties and think of our IRA as more of a bonus later in life then what I am ...

Hey BP, so I’m looking for my first investment property in the Lehigh valley area of Pa and came across what seems to be a good deal on Craigslist. Property is not on MLS and privately being sold. Met the owner and se...

Would you be concerned if the radon levels comes out to be 6.4 in two days test. This test was performed at our future primary residence where we got a pretty good deal. Given other general inspections are OK and rado...

I know that when a new tenant offers to pay upfront its a red flag. However, for an existing (good) tenant anyone ever consider offering a plan where rent can be paid in advance in return for a discount?  I am in soft...

Hello BP,I am looking into Property Management in the central valley, and I wanted to ask you guys what your experience with property manager was/is like.What are the most valued things you believe they contribute?Wha...

My tenant started late July has made some requests to fix during walk through. It includes closet door track not completely smooth, blinds not holding up well when pulled up half way, balcony floor has weather stains,...

Hello,My wife and I are house hacking in a duplex, but are hoping to move out soon into another duplex that we hope to house hack as well. Currently, we are taking care of the entire yard ourselves, but once we move o...

LLCs are not the magical barrier to personal lawsuits that many believe. The same is true for closely held corporations. There seems to be a common misconception that putting REIs into one or more LLCs will protect th...