HB2775 (Rep. Ford, D – 8th, Chicago/ Sen. Villivalam D – 8th, Chicago) is a MANDATE on property owners and is being considered by the SENATE as soon as this week. The bill essentially MANDATES all rental housing provi...

After wholesaling for a little while now I'm getting the impression negotiation skills play a major role in getting properties under contract. As experienced wholesalers yourselves, how do you begin your negotiation p...

This is going to be my first SFR in the REI game and I understand curb appeal plays a big part.I know painting the house would have the biggest effect however its not really budget friendly. Any ideas of how I can giv...

Hi BP,Looking to keep an elder family members property in the family as opposed to selling right away and 'killing the golden goose.'  It has been hard to get other members on family on board.  Does anyone have an eas...

RESCUING THE BAIL-OUT (a RE Professional Perspective)
An opposition to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
By Fred Ashley

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, or Bailout Plan is a law authorizing th...

I am skipping a lot of key material related to house building, but I guess anyone can check out my website for the full package.  Here are some more summary posts lets try and throw a few more in here and go 21 - 28 a...

President Biden has proposed to nearly double the capital gains tax rate in an attempt to fund the $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. This has caused some investors to fear a loss in their wealth, while others will...

Hello all, This will be my first post on BP, and will serve to pose a question to overcome my first hurdle on the road to owning and home and gaining beautiful equity. I'm 24, working in the Texas oilfields, have a Me...

Daughter: 26yo and earns >100k/yr and, historically, has rolled her eyes when I mention the phrase "real estate". Me: Old, RE is a side gig, transitioning from hands-on RE investing to minimal-effort cash flow, sel...

I've been waiting to post this for a while, as the details were a bit fuzzy.  But there's a new sherif in town.  Google the term "Google Vacation Rentals". You will see various properties listed for any area that you ...