This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend my very first real estate investing seminar. The seminar, which held in my home state of New Jersey, introduced me to the concepts of REI Investing through the purcha...

BP,I need a little advice. I have an 8 unit property that I would say is in a B class location. I also own an 8 unit on the street behind it (It shares the same backyard). Therefore, in the future, If I ever did want ...

Hey everyone! I'm a newbie real estate investor that is planning to move to San Antonio TX to start buy-and-hold investing. The market seems to make a lot of sense, population growth, low unemployment, low entry point...

Hi everyone,
I converted my former primary residence into a rental property. Financially, it's been a sound decision, but mentally, it's taking a toll on me. I constantly feel like I'm 'on call'. Even though my tenan...

My tenants are a couple - she calls me “hon”, He calls me “babe.”. Every time they do that , I mention my name is marci . I like to maintain a professional profile which is why I correct them . not a big deal. Just cu...

Jobs are back and the economy is recovering. How do you spin this doom and gloomers?

Jobs Are Back! Recovery Abounds

Hello everyone. Based on the feedback we received in another deal diary, which you can find here, @Bill Labrecque and I decided to chronicle a 2-family rehab we are currently doing in Bristol, Connecticut.Here are the...

I've been listen to Dave Ramsey the past months. I've learned alot from him. He's very knowledgable about Real Estate and having financial freedom. But he also don't agree with financing. He constantly stress get rid ...

I'm just starting to set my goals and plans into real estate. My wife is all in favor with me. But I would like to involve her too, but she is not interested at all. She is a part time student, part time job, and part...

Good afternoon fellow BPers,My wife and I have been thinking of moving back to the midwest (St. Louis region to be specific) and I was hoping to hear from some experienced St. Louis investors, brokers, lenders or any ...