Hi BP world, I am currently not taking a home office deduction since the entire space I use in my primary residence for my rental business is also used for personal activities (computer, file cabinet, office desk).  A...

These days almost everywhere in the country, rental properties (Especially MFR) are in fierce competition. Slashing monthly rent, offering 1st month free and other incentive becoming more and more frequent. One of the...

I've searched the internet & bp but didn't find the specific answers. I understand the 250k exemption for a single filer. My questions are can rehab costs be included with the purchase cost of the next home? Mater...

I'm considering purchasing leads from someone who builds websites and focuses on SEO. I've already seen his websites rank consistently in the top 5 results in Google searches for "must sell house now *city name*" for...

Are there any landlords out there that include/provide "free" Internet & Cable TV to their tenants?  If so, just curious about the following:a) what type of contract do you negotiate with your service provider?b) ...

hello,to start the holiday season bats decided to move into one of my duplexes (in GA)does anyone have any experience with this kind of issue? is it common?do you around how much should past control cost?thanks,  Isca

Looking to do my first 1031 exchange.  I called one company and they charge $850 for exchange and purchase of one property.  Is this a good price? I have no idea what the expected range is.  Thanks,Alan

New to real estate investing through unexpected scenario.  Looking for guidance on how I should approach this from my specific situation.  Here is the current situation.  
1. Father in law has a home in Seattle worth...

I've got 2 vacant lots for sale in Ocala, FL (see here http://forums.biggerpockets.com/viewtopic.php?t=2892) that I cannot sell. I have had them since december of 2005 and have listed them on every free classified sit...

I see a lot of people here have websites named stuff like "SellYourHouseFast-YourCity.com" which I assume most of you just work in a specific area. I have a lot of experience internet marketing and was thinking of bu...