We are closing on our first two rental properties next week.  They are turn key ready to rent properties.  We have a few potential renters already.  One is a young couple with a dog.  I have dogs myself and know that ...

Hello BP family - my husband and I are looking for some advice on whether we should buy our own home in Southern California (specifically Orange County) or whether we keep paying rent and invest out of state to build ...

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I am considering loaning money in a situation where I would be getting 35-40% of the profit and also a preferred interest rate on my money. This would more so be a partner situation so not lending to stri...

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Your money working for You when you own a residential rental property investment. The tenant goes to work each day to pay you to live at your real estate investment.

However, You a...

So today while flipping channels, I came across a infomercial for Than Merrill. I guess he is in Chicago, so I watched it for a few minutes. He talked a lot about some "secrets" to RE success.

I have never ta...

I'm in the process of selling my primary residence FSBO.  We are in a very popular neighborhood, so for now, we won't be going through a listing agent.  We are also real estate investors, and we've been on the buy and...

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I used Josh's new file vault this evening to upload a beginner model for evaluating small apartment complexes. I would appreciate feedback if people want to take a look:

Pro Forma Template - Small Apartments

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I've been trying for almost a year to buy a 2 fam house in Brooklyn, NY. Something always comes up, or my private money has moved on by the time I find something.  I'm leveraging myself alot here and wondering if ther...

We talk here about high-maintenance or problem tenants all the time.  I'd love to hear about your most trouble-free tenant you've ever had, or what types of rentals or tenants you have found to be the easiest to deal ...