I do not want to turn this into a real estate vs. paper asset (stocks, bonds, etc) debate.  I am new to real estate investing and have the majority of my net worth in paper assets.  For those of you who invest in pape...

Hello, I am a San Diego real estate agent, and I have a client that is interested in learning more about house hacking a MFH. This would be my client’s first home purchase so she is understandably nervous, and she wou...

My Minnesota real estate license is currently on ice and I'm considering bringing it active again.  Does anyone have a recommendation of a broker with low fees for someone that doesn't plan to represent anyone else an...

Hello all,I once again call upon the collective input of the BP community for my latest project.I plan on completely renovating the downstairs unit in a duplex we own. In my opinion the floor plan is terrible and the...

Labor shortages for skilled workers is being blamed for the increase in apartment construction delays. According to a Costar consultant, the average construction delay is approximately 5 months, up from 3 months in 20...

I have a 1926 bungalow rental in Seminole Heights that is a 2bed 1bath 1000sqft. It rents for $1500 per mouth.
Should I make an addition making it a 3/2 and increase sqft and charge more in rent? Or should I build an...

An interesting thought from a meetup we attended last night in Austin- this is a prime season for househackers.Sellers are spooked and the number of offers per listing are down. Interest rates at 6 and 7% mean PITI pa...

This is something I find kind of interesting and thought I'd throw it out for discussion. We get a lot of discussion on BP around the relative value of getting an agents license but almost no discussion about the valu...

Hi all!  I am looking for some advice.  I have been a real estate investor for 3+ years.  I purchased (3) turnkey properties with conventional mortgages under my name. In analyzing my portfolio this weekend, I identif...

Hoping I can get some feedback about a deal that was brought to me. I am Realtor and a friend hired me to find a buyer for an off-market duplex in LA (West LA/Beverly Hills area). I have posted the deal on Biggerpocke...