I was speaking to another Real Estate Investor who lost money on several rental properties in the 2009 economic downturn. I was curious to learn from him how he lost properties (or was forced to sell for a loss) if th...

Today's topic is a springboard off of @Lisa Phillips a Phillips Phillips Phillips excellent blog series, episode 2 on incorporating.

We will be doing business in NY and, with the advice of our attorn...

I'm really just a new guy in real estate but I have an attitude so after looking this morning for what's new in my market area that has the keyword "investor" in it, I found this http://www.recolorado.com/homes-for-sa...

Is it realistic to do a flip working a nearly full time job if I can find a reliable general contractor? I am preparing and researching for a local flip in Baltimore, MD in the near future. I can make my own hours for...

Hi all, this is my first post, been reading tons on BP.  I have a couple rentals and decided to do a flip this year.  Its just finishing up (next couple weeks) and one of my tenants approached me about purchasing the ...

I’m the property owner and wanting to see if what I’m dealing with is “legal” or illegal (just plain unethical) We called a “we buy houses for cash” company out of Colorado. They gave us an offer we was content with b...

Why do our renovation expenses seem to be so much more expensive than investors I hear on BP podcasts or at conferences, etc.?  I hear investors repeatedly quoting renovation expenses of value-add apartment renovation...

Hi Bigger Pockets,
How do you deal with the excess traffic problem, when you have no actual proof or official statement from law enforcement regarding drug activity (which would allow/require and immediate 3-day evi...

Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a jam and wondering if you could offer any advice.We rent a single family home that we only just moved into late last year. A few months later the landlord advised he was selling the hous...

Hi BP Friends! 
You have yet to let me down and I am once again, as a beginner, asking for your help! 
I am scheduled to close on a property tomorrow. I contacted the city's electric company to start service and was...