I've dibbled and dabbled in wholesaling, buy and hold, and vacation rentals. I've done  a little less than okay lol.  I have a foreign friend who decided to appoint himself as my partner. He wants me to locate bargain...

Buying a mattress is like shopping for a car from what I recall; the markup is huge and you have to haggle for a decent price. Can anyone recommend a good place to purchase a mattress that you don't have to worry a...

I'm looking at purchasing a lot to build on for personal residence.   For obvious reasons I want to get the lot for as little as possible.  Getting it for the price I want is where I need some guidance.   Should I off...

In this challenging market for sellers, I was wondering if anyone had any experience donating investment property to charity 501(c)(3).

It seems like a good way to dispose of property that may not be selling. Thou...

How realistic is it for a bank to sell a property for a 30-35% discount when the buyer offers cash and a very quick close?

Hi BP, I read "Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide" by NOLO, great book.  I have a question regarding the cost basis for a property. Purchased:  69K, mid year during the tax year. Market value was about 85K.Tax Asses...

Is the auto industry big enough to create ripples in RE markets? If so, why? The UAW just escalated the "stand up" strike to 38 new locations. This includes everyone already striking. This affects thousand of UAW memb...

BP, here's the deal:

You're making money in real estate because you have technical knowledge AND people skills. Sales, negotiation, even advanced social skills. I need to be trained in more of these, because real est...

My father in North Fort Myers had a problem with his septic about 2 years ago. A company told him he needed to replace his entire leach field and tank for the bargain price of $8000-$10,000. He called roto rooter and ...

I’m building my Realestate portfolio right now at a decent pace. I’m looking to leave my day job in the next 2-3 years to focus on doing this full time. I’ve heard that it’s difficult for self employed workers to get ...