I bought a duplex that was a gut rehab and I'm working on getting the downstairs unit rent ready. I put in appliances and installed closet shelving and window dressings. I'd like to put in a kitchen backsplash, but it...

My husband and I are learning what we can about real estate because we want to get in the business of real estate investing in NC. We currently live in NY and are in the process of escaping. My husband is currently a ...

I've had a 1b/1ba 500sqft condo on the market for two months.  I've already done a price reduction, and now my realtor is suggesting a staging at a cost of $1200.  Every month this thing sits on the market it's costin...

A question about buying a house that the previous owner began and nearly finished renovating without acquiring building permits. If I were to purchase this property does that fall onto me or what challenges would face...

Hello BP Community!     My name is Aaron, 23 yrs. old, I'm new to the BP community. I've lurked the forums for about three weeks now and watched/listened/read to various webinars/podcasts and guides on getting started...

Continuing on the strength of 2016's performance, 2017 will bring require a skilled approach to selecting the right investments given the changing markets. Three trends we expect to have a high level of influence a...

Just wanted to jump on the forums to introduce myself & share my goals. I've been spending a good amount of time learning the ins & outs of residential real estate, but i still have a lot to learn. I've been w...

It is with great excitement that I am writing this post. I am going through closing on my first home! It seems like a dream because I have been researching for so long and I never knew when the right property would co...

Hi BP!In markets with fairly big swings in appreciation (like California), Ive heard on a few podcasts that a good tactic to tell if the current price is a safe one is how it compares to the cost to build a new home t...

I’ve been listening to the podcast and talking to investors and I hear a lot of people defining themselves as real estate investors or saying they invest in real estate as a point of pride. I’m curious at what point y...