I was reading a WSJ article today about foreign real estate ownership in the US (it's down to the lowest levels since they started keeping records) and thought this might be an interesting topic for the forums.
How d...

For someone looking to break into syndication in the next coming years, given the competition and lack of deals, is it still something worth breaking into?

I went to a second hand building material store for the first time today. It seems to me like it could be a good option for cabinets, tile, countertops, and maybe plumbing fixtures. Has anyone had success regularly ge...

Hi BP - In two weeks I am doing my first purchase and repair in a very nice neighborhood in Blue Springs, MO (an "A" neighborhood in Kansas City).

It is a 5-plex with 4 studios and 1 one-bedroom.

I have only ever d...

Hello to you direct mailers. I was doing a little research and came across this bazaar but interesting mailing technique that I want to share and would like feedback on...This is a technique to almost guarantee that y...

Hello everyone! I am flipping my first property and negotiating with a few vendors to get better pricing (cabinets and countertops etc.) How do others go about negotiation? Do you negotiate at all when it comes to cho...

Just wrapping this spec up. Closing next week. I plan to begin building and holding some smaller houses as rentals. This does not appear to be a very popular strategy for BPers, but the numbers certainly seem to work ...

I am new to screening for tenants and am scared of being accused of descrimination when choosing not to rent to an applicant.

Can you all give some tips on the best way to let an applicant know that you've decided no...

I have listed my property as available for immediate move-inOne of the applicants toured and liked the property and sent in their application on our request. Their indicated move-in date is 2 weeks out. They are unabl...

I know some people have followed my story or have seen my real estate wish list. Of course one of the top things I've wanted was a Lamborghini because they exhibited power and grace. A symbol of success and the fruit ...