i am having trouble competing with other flippers. i try to do things the right way (pull permits) & use contractors/hvac/plumbing/electricians who, i feel, give me the best bang for the buck. and we all know the ...

What special touches or amenities do you add when you renovate?  I'm not talking about paint color or flooring until you do something special like an accent wall in red or cork floors.  I have some upcoming projects, ...

Today, I read only two blog posts on BP, and BOTH were about the same subject.  Getting Started in RE investing, essentially. I believe there are very real, and many imagined impediments to would-be, aspiring Real Est...

Hi BP Community!Would love to get your guidance as I think this might be my very first deal. -FSBO priced at $80K (free and clear)-Owner is an elderly man who purchased the lot for $60K nearly 20 years ago through a f...

Hi All,

I am a new investor who will purchase his first US property as a rental and I am wondering if I should open an LLC or would purchasing adequate insurance and an Umbrella policy do the trick to protect me.

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I'm a free-market person, but if the autos go under, we'll have millions of more people without work. Do you guys think we need a bailout or maybe some of you have some other ideas?

Im looking to invest but want to do it all cash out of pocket. Is there anyone here who started working that way with say 15-25k? Sweat equity is no problem for me. Should I be scouting forclosure sales on the courtho...

Hello BP Meembers,

I am currently in the process of setting up my LLC and my CPA told me to set it up under a different state LLC because it's much cheaper. I live in Chicago and he said that it costs around $500 to...

Since I personally don't like the word newbie...I will use the word neophyte-a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. Many times it is used in a religious context and one could argue that real estate is a r...

I'd like to pose this question to anyone who has insight into the 'off-market' market.Why on Earth would anyone not use a real estate agent to sell their house?It reminds me of the people who attempt to perform medica...