One of my tenates (single guy in a 2 bedroom) asked if his friend "that fell on hard times and lost his job" move in with him. I sent out an rental application form for him to fill out cause I do plan on screening him...

I know some people on here have some opinions about detroit :::cough::: @Joshua Dorkin. But I'd like to hear from some locals about what they think about detroit, MI (and/or the surrounding area) and where its hea...

Hello everyone!
I am very interested in investing in STRs in Kissimmee, FL or in LTRs in Tampa. I currently live in California and am wondering if it is feasible to invest so far out of state. How much would I realis...

Hey everyone.  So I've had my condo listed online for a week, and out of all the people who've come in, I only have 1 potential tenant, but he hasn't submitted the application yet.  Essentially, 80% of the inquiries n...

Hello BP community. I am a newbie to real estate investing and located in the bay area. I am looking for my first deal around Freno, CA area (want to start local). I have spoken to few realtors. 3/2 SFHs are priced ar...

A CA couple is suing an appraiser for what they assert is a lowball appraisal: https://www.washingtonpost.com... For a second appraisal, they removed all hints that a black couple lived in the home and they asked a wh...

I hate everything about the phrase "house hacking". EVERYTHING! The term "house hacking', in my opinion, is derived from the internet culture of hackers; hackers hack websites in order to gain unfair advantages. The s...

Hello once again BP Nation.  I find myself in a position once again to reach out to my MENTOR (BP nation) in the hopes of finding some clarity to guide me in the right direction.  I have been contacted by a motivated ...

I’m in the process of buying my first duplex to house hack. I plan to buy more income properties in the future and it seems like it’s the best idea to start a LLC after discussing with my accountant. Is there is namin...