Hopefully I phrase all of this correctly.I am curious what long time investors are seeing (or setting as their goals) as overall portfolio ROIs? I am located in Central Ohio, and we seem to be awash in properties that...

Many media outlets, respected investors and the like are reporting 2013 will be yet another recession. Possibly more severe than the one in 2008 due to factors such as increased national debt, printing money, manipula...

Hi All, Close to pulling the trigger. Clean Duplex listed for $250K. Unit A) 3 Bed/2Bath Unit B) 2 Bed/1 Bath.  Both units are rented for $1000/mth. Planning on using a 401k load to fund my downpayment. The 401k load ...

What is everyones opinion on using neutral beige paint colors in a home vs. using a neutral grey tone. It seems to me like grey is the new beige and the current style trends are moving away from beige and opting for a...

Anyone here using billboard advertising? What is the cost ranges per month on something like that? I only ask because I seem to be getting buyers interested in houses in one particular area more than others and this...

Hey all, 
I was bored and wanted to ask everyone here what their biggest mistake was in real estate to this day. Something that you will never forget as your biggest screw up.
I haven’t had enough experience to have...

This occurred on Sunday.  Thankfully not at one of our properties, but one about three hundred yards away.  A heavier gentleman was apparently walking up the stairs to his cabin, a step gave way and snapped, and his l...

Hi BP,I just got my first fourplex under contract. I just found out that the property is zoned as R-6 (commercial) but by grandfathering rule, it is currently used as a multi-family residential. My lender said that th...

What a fun time of year! Especially when you're a BYU fan like me. # 1 scorer in div 1. Arguably a # 1 seed. Currently # 3-5 in Polls and #1 in total RPI later today!!! This for a team that has won ONE game previously...

Hello all,

I'm located in California and I have a question about a California county tax deed sale. If you win the bidding on a tax deed and receive the deed to the property (with or without the redemption period), ...