So with Interests rates this high, Housing prices still high (but cooling off), property taxes increasing to catch up with the sudden spike in values; it appears really difficult to get into new a profitable rental pr...

This is a stupid question but do you count things like cars, jewelry, watches, etc. towards net worth

Today’s market is crazy!! And sometimes just to Not lose a “good” deal we offer a little more or too much. But is it ok? Is yes when and why? If not, why?

Hello BP! I'm in a somewhat fun situation and I would like your input.  I'm graduating college this year and got my first "real" job a couple months ago.  I've lived in Wisconsin my whole life and I'm looking to chang...

We may be witnessing the largest financial collapse in centuries. Take a step back and look at what is happening:

ï‚· Subprime meltdown
ï‚· Housing bubble
ï‚· Foreclosure crisis
ï‚· Bear Stearns collapse
ï‚· Country...

Real estate investing has been my dream for years, and I'm eager to start! I thought it would be an good idea to get my feet wet by buying a house and renting out the extra rooms to roommates. But is now the right tim...

I just closed on a duplex in April using FHA financing to do a house hack. The market rent for each of the units (both 3 bedroom + 2 full bath) is approximately $900 each. I have inherited the tenant living on the ot...

Hello BP Community, I wanted to start by thanking all of the members of the BP family for helping me so much and answering all of my annoying questions. I have another classic tenant issue that I need guidance on. Bri...

After a lifetime in residential real estate I'm finally wising up and wanting to diversify a bit and start dipping my toes in the HM/PM space.  I've got about $400k to loan and if I can prove my model to myself, I hav...

I have a duplex that has two really old gas furnaces that are about to die on me. Instead of dropping $6000 on two new ones, I have contemplated replacing the heating with baseboard electric heat throughout. This plac...