I have learned a ton on these forums and through the BP podcasts, but I learn even more by actually renovating properties. I have my 4th and 5th rehabs in process at the moment. I had a roofer look at the roof of numb...

Hello a unique situation with timing of trying to get pre-approved for a loan and looking for a solution to this problem. I am looking to buy my first property (single family that can easily be converted into a duplex...

What is your largest headache, time suck, inefficient activity that you have in your real estate business that you wish could be automated and why?

I'm reading a book about Ben Bernanke and how the Fed handled the economy since he became Chairman in early 2006.

One chapter covering a general overview of the meltdown gives specific data on ris...

Hi all,Help please!At the home stretch of this rental rehab. Demo has begun and Lowe's will be delivering items next week.Flooring has been the biggest difficulty to get locked down. Going with a LVP waterproof I look...

House hacking is viewed by many to be the best way to get involved in RE investing. You are eligible to put less money down and benefit from a lower interest rate than you are in financing as an investment property. N...

I am at at cross roads. I have a small townhouse (2/2) that I already closed on for $70k. I have to rehab the place for $20k to make it rentable for $1200/mo. I want to know 2 things from yal experts:(1) Is this a stu...

I’m torn between a laminate that is not waterproof, but I love the color and it has a lifetime warranty. Also, only $1.29 sq ft on sale, I figure I can purchase a padding/moisture barrier and it would be fine. Or, I c...

Hello all,I am looking to purchase a home overseas as a holiday home/ air bnb. I own 4 rental properties and my tax returns have quite a bit of write offs resulting in high DTI. Besides that, I have plenty of equity b...

I was thinking about developing a relationship with a private appraiser in efforts to get firm numbers for a cash out refi before I even close on the property. Has anyone ever done this before ?