When looking at rental comps what features/amenities have value when setting rent?garage vs carport?  pool access? tennis courts?  schools? interior/exterior upgrades (granite, deck, sunroom)?  neighborhood location t...

After a seven month search, I've found a fantastic 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home which I have under contract. This will be my second home. My strategy is long term hold (I never want to sell my properties). I'm very ex...

I am seeing more and more about tiny home communities popping up especially in West coast area. Is this the next mobile park movement for the millennials?Is this a fad or something worth looking into for investment?Wh...

The main reason for seller financing on multi-units is to bring the less than 20% to the table.

However, the problem is when refinancing in 1-2 years time banks will look at the original contract and value th...

I inherited a 1.6 acre property, which currently has a home and an automotive repair shop on the property. I inherited the property when my father passed away in 2016. The home, in my opinion, is worthless as the prop...

I'm currently going through a career change and living in the bay area. As I'll be working in tech, this is where I plan to stay for a longer time. I am retraining and not working yet, and have 500k in cash.
I'd like...

I am having a hard time trying to analyze whether or not to sell or rent my primary residence.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  The details are below:Current Equity=roughly $100kMonthly Payment=$1600 (includes...

Hello BP community! First off, thank you all for contributing and helping keep this dynamic resource alive! This community has really made REI appear more approachable and less intimidating. Since finding BP a few wee...

Hi all, I've been considering getting my feet wet in real estate investing for years now, and only recently begun to consider myself financially (and mentally) ready to jump in with both feet.  For my first purchase I...

Hi all investors:I need your expertise on 1031 exchange which I have not done before.  We have 3 properties in Dallas which have come to a point that the cash flow is minimal due to huge increase in property taxes and...