Very few in the industry (investors, realtors, appraisers, etc.), ever truly master this valuable skill. 

Believe it or not, after reading this post, you will probably understand this skill better than most appra...

What makes a HOA good, versus not good or stay away from?

Hi,We just purchased a home and closed the escrow recently. We moved in 3 days after closing. After living there for 2 days, there was a major sewer line issue. Both toilets and both bath tubs were also clogged (the h...

It looks like the hotel industry would not fully recover for a long time, so what are your thoughts about converting hotels to multifamily? It seems there could be an attractive entry point in this environment. Concen...

Hey BP folks - I'm a new investor and need some help getting over the challenge of getting deal number one.While there's a ton written about due diligence check lists / process, I'd like some advice on pre-LOI diligen...

Big changes are underway in the U.S. tax code—and it could make a huge difference to your bottom line. Thankfully, today on the Big gerPockets Podcast, we get to sit down with two CPAs who focus entirely on helping re...

I live in a very HCOL city that is nearly impossible to find rents properties due to extreme over valuation and low rents, so looking out of state. I lived in Tucson for a few years and always felt it was a prime up a...

So after spending some quality time to resolve a clogged drain (hair) and replacing some worn parts our tenant's bathroom sink was working perfectly. Draining like a champ. We did not charge the tenant figuring this w...

Anyone use Butchers Block Countertops in your Rentals? Looking for options for my kitchen renovation and the price of them seems good. Any pros and cons to them?

Ok here’s my question.

I’m running the numbers on a property that I’m interested in (for the first time by the way) Trying to get a Fair market value. Here’s what I’ve done thus far.

I pulled 10 proper...