I'm interested in building a custom home and desire 1-2 acres for myself but 1-2 acre lots are outrageously priced. Is it better to buy in bulk (say 10 acres) and hold it to subdivide later OR can I try to recruit ot...

What figures would you use in figuring Repairs or Capital Expenditures when either underwriting a new construction duplex/group of duplexes or possibly purchasing a group of newer (around 5 or so years old) duplexes.A...

Hello,
I have a rental property (SFR) in a good area in Portland Metro area in Oregon. The deck is up for repair and there's much damage, therefore I am considering getting the deck replaced.
Based on my research co...

Everywhere you look you see articles raving about ‘Micro Homes’. 10,000 Baby Boomers retire every day in the US. There is a growing appetite to spurn the ‘McMansion’ and embrace tiny homes.It’s big news when someone c...

Curious, as it's starting to get colder here, I'm thinking about when I will fire up my furnace for my four family and what temperature to set it to.

When do you other landlords fire up your furnaces and what temp do...

If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau

If you’re not prepared to s...

Hey Everyone!Let me just start by admitting that my whole day revolves around BP, whether it's reading the forums, or listening to the amazing podcasts driving from place to place.  Very excited about this first post ...

Hello Guys,
What do you think are the best 5 (growing) cities to invest right now?

Closing on another rental property tomorrow. Older 3br. 1ba home built in the 1960's.

Home currently has natural gas central unit with "NO" central cooling. The only cooling comes from window units. Pretty unusu...