Hi. We will close next month on our first short term rental SFH in FLL, Florida. We were wondering if it is still recommended to take wind and flood insurance; even if we are in a flood zone X and our bank doesn't req...

Hello BP community,

I just wanted to run something buy you guys to see what you think about it. I have found a 3/2 that is somewhat in a flood zone( it flood back in 2009, as did half the state). It's...

So I am going to look at a 3 family property this evening that is completely gutted, the owners started the rehabbing then ran into financial problems and want to sell it now.

The listing states the following:

Perfe...

Hi All,We have a SFR that we are going back and forth with the buyer on in the Sierra Foothills of CA.  Turns out it's in a wooded area, too far from a hydrant and over 5 miles from a fire station.  The one quote I've...

Hey there, I’ve recently come across this concept and after doing light research I cant seem to find anything wrong with this personal finance system thus far. I got a quote to see what the cash value is year 1 and it...

Retirement / financial planning are extremely important tasks. My biggest beef and frustration though is that the vast majority of planners fail to consider real estate and other investments when building a plan.

As ...

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I'm just about to buy my second multifamily property and one of the advices that my uncle gave me was to max out my 401k. Now, don't get me wrong, he owns a franchise and also has about four rental pro...

I'm looking to buy a duplex with FHA and then refinance to a conventional loan at some point. I plan to live at the property for at least two years. Could anyone share their experience with starting with FHA and then ...

I would like to know whom everyone is using for their mortgage and what rate you’re getting these day’sI am looking at a duplex in Toledo,OH and plan to put 20% down. Do you get better rates if you plan to live one si...

I'm an beginning investor and my wife asked me what would she have to do with our properties if I died? 
What is the best company structure to hold properties in so that if I died someone could then take and manage o...