Every year I give my tenants a small gift for the holidays. Some examples are Poinsettia and deluxe chocolate covered mixed nuts. I’m looking for an idea for this year that’s not a boring gift card. What do you give?  

While its only a couple hours old, everyone probably hasn't had a chance to fully digest it, and isn't finalized... does this new tax plan help real estate investors?  A couple key areas that have me concerned;Let me ...

Hi,I have just finished reading Brandon Turner's Book on Rental Property Investing and I am brand new to these forms.I have saved about $130K which is not enough for downpayment where I live (Mountain View, CA). The p...

I'm curious to know how many investors have been waiting and preparing for this time to come, I personally believe what's coming is going to be worse than '08 and would like to know the thoughts of more experienced in...

Hey Guys and Gals,

This is not your typical post on BP but, since y'all are going to be similar to me and looking at things from a financial sense I would like to hear your opinions. And a lot of you have exp...

We're just starting to look at out-of-state investment options, turnkey providers being one choice, and I am wondering if anyone has had any recent experience they'd like to share about Zach Lemaster and his company, ...

Hi BP Community,
I was wondering whether it's customary (in your respective communities) for a first-time home buyer to work with a buyer's agent and agree to exclusivity for 3 months and to pay the agent 2%. In this...

I've been trying to find the solution to managing real estate with online software for quite a while now. I've tried a lot of products, and haven't found quite the right fit. But I figured I could share some experienc...

Hey guys, I wanted to start a thread and ask why more investors are not virtually investing out of state? As a Canadian, I've been forced to invest out of country to seek returns that i cannot dream to find here in Ca...

My properties are south of Portland, Or but today they announced that tenants cannot be evicted if they fail to pay rent in Multnomah County. Further, they are asking the Oregon Legislature to step in and mandate this...