Gas is really expensive for this time of year and the dollar is getting cheaper. Will the average hit $5/gallon this summer? If so, what will it do to our economy?

Edit: Title should say GAS...not oil. Hopefully o...

With all what is going on in the online business and e-commerce. There is a huge move in the product business to online sales. That will create a huge loss of business for retailers and offices spaces are getting empt...

I have fixer upper under contract with a $30,000 budget to rehab the property with my own cash.  I am scheduled to close in about 30 days, and am now in the process of getting cost estimates for the scope of work from...

Hi Everyone,Im a newbie to the REI game, just purchased my first Duplex in St. Paul, MN and I’m wondering should I include utilities with rent? The water meter isn’t separate and gas/electric is set up to where the to...

We Are All DetroitDo you think the damage from the pending bankruptcy of the city of Detroit will be limited to Detroit? Think again. Detroit is partly the victim of economic trends far beyond its control, the down...

Is it wrong to believe that the NAR Settlement is evil for sellers who want their real estate agents to get the maximum value for properties they flip? Why does denying agents the ability to show a commission benefit ...

Good afternoon everyone,I have a question for anyone/everyone that is willing to ponder it.I have been looking for something posted on strategies and techniques for positioning yourself for taking advantage of market ...

This is my first BP post.  My name is Brian; I'm 35, and an engineer in Huntsville, AL (rocket city).  For my first investment, I am pursuing apartment buildings for passive income.  I've been doing quite a bit of rea...

I just bought a triplex in Bemidji MN.  I work full time, my wife and I file jointly around $110k income.The house cost $168,500.  If I have a negative cashflow on paper or IRL this year, will I decrease my taxable in...

First off my goal;
My line of work is changing at some point at no fault of my own (finance) and what I do (which pays six figures) is the target replacement level income TO WALK AWAY FROM THE JOB.  NOT RETIRE. I'd l...