So far, I've always rented the apartments and homes I've lived in. Some of my goals for 2015 were to purchase my first home and begin my real estate investing career. I currently live in a house that is probably out o...

I list my properties in MLS and also do rental open houses 2x/week.  I have a newer rental property that I rented out for the first time last year, in July, got it rented in 2 weeks for $1600. This year,  listed it Au...

Hey folks, I'm interested in opinions -  pros/cons on this strategy of new construction for STR income. I am in my DD period with a contract on the lot for $89k. Here's my projected numbers on the deal: My income/expe...

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I've purchases and self manage a 12 unit apartment building for approximate 1 year and a few months.  I have assistance and marketing and screening and a on call handyman.  Yeah this isn't my best system bu...

Hi,First post at BP! My wife is sick of talking to me about investing, so hopefully I can become more involved in this community, and safe my wife her sanity! hahI read this article today (January home sales give rise...

I am attempting to lay out my financial path to semi-retirement (i.e. leaving my current w2 for something less time consuming/more enjoyable) within 10 years or less.I can identify my family's spending now and what I ...

I've seen several threads on BP where whether or not caulking in the base of a toilet is a good idea has been discussed. Seems the general concensus is to NOT caulk them. I vehemently disagree!

The main reason given...

Hi guys! how many applicants per unit? Sometimes I’m getting 20-25 people paying and filling out applications with the fees, how about you?When does In become unethical?