I believe quotes are a powerful tool.  They provide a boost of quick knowledge and motivation.  I would love to hear your favorites and why they are."Don't wait for the perfect opportunity: create it." -George Benard ...

Hi,I have 5 flip-to-rent properties, and i have a day job as well ... I just refinanced a property and my loan officer said I have a "high debt to income ratio of 48" What does that mean? How do I get this down? I am ...

I recently started a house flipping business (although I'm not sure how good of a business it is since I have yet to flip my first house). After researching for I can't tell you how many years and after what seemed li...

I've previously posted results of homes built recently compared to rehabbing. Due to our area BOOMING with new buyers, my most recent closing is what I consider a home run. From first shovel to receiving escrow closin...

Are you still putting your money away in a retirement account?
Are you maxing it out?
Are you getting the bare minimum employer match?
Or are you parking all your money in a liquid account to be ready for the next ...

Title says it all. Currently live in Orlando. Made money from other businesses in a relatively short time and at a relatively young age, and now want to put it into real estate. Problem is this would be my first real ...

Hi BP Community!For (a) a 1st time home buyer, (b) looking for a multi-family property, (c) hoping to get a lower down-payment... what would you say is the best type of mortgage out there?(I have heard of FHA; regular...

Hi BP community! In Chicago, what would be your top 3 criteria to choose to buy a multi-family house in Chicago?  (for buy & hold)(for instance, does the 2% rule even work here?)

We pay $28/sf for Luna Pearl for labor and install. Anyone else have a better option? 

Would anyone be interested in meeting up after Thanksgiving?  Maybe we can grab beer/food and talk REI.  Prospect Heights, Park Slope, etc...I realize there is already a group that meets regularly in the city.Thanks!