As a new real estate investor living in the crazy expensive Bay Area rental market, I'm exploring clever ways to get into investing. My husband's job requires us to stay near San Francisco, so we rented a place way ab...

Good Morning Everyone,I am a new investor and I am contemplating becoming a licensed real estate agent in Maine.I do not plan to pursue a career in real estate at this time, but I might in the future. I am really loo...

Hi BP,Wondering if anyone has suggestions for rent control units? Rent control  Particularly in Oakland, California.  I have a unit at an excellent rate, and like to get my other units that are at low rents to at leas...

I am interested in hearing from others how they started to invest in other cities/states. Who does your walk through? Do you have to hop on a plane for every closing? It seems like something that would be very difficu...

Hey BP. I am about to acquire and fix up a downtown rental in a low income part of town. Could anybody give me advice on how to get certified for section 8 housing, and if there are any pitfalls I should watch for? If...

We are all familiar with issues related to service animals (specially trained and certified dogs) and assistance animals (such as emotional support animals of any species or breeds).This post suggests a compromise res...

Hello!We have a triplex in Missoula, MT, and have had repeated issues with tenants not caring for the shared laundry room.  Actually that's an understatement...  It's happened twice now that one of the tenants has lef...

Hello All,This is just a second try from the initial proof read under the post "Letter to Absentee Owner: Proof Read"Tell me whether it looks better than the last and everything and anything you notice that I SHOULD i...

I keep here you guys talking about commercial lenders not looking at personal finances just the property but why does all the lenders I'm talking to want my personal finances and a personal guarantee on the loan? The ...

Tax Lien Certificate is past the redemption period ... How to Foreclose?I'm not sure of a few things. Does the tenant still live there? Are there any other liens on the home such as a mortgage or IRS liens? How do I f...