own outright 5 ac land, near large city (1 mile out), in a town with little zoning; can split the land every few years. Go. What would YOU do with it to make money? (admin: I dont know if this is posted in right catag...

Hi y'all!  Despite the dour tone of this post, I'm a genuinely happy person.  I half-need to vent, and half-need some help.  This isn't me looking for a hand-out or a pity party.  I need good, solid advice how I can m...

I could use some advice. I am in the process of buying my first rental property. I just learned that the appraisal came in 10k under the asking price.

It's a turnkey deal so there's no room to renegotiate the price....

So quick backstory about me.. I have 2 rental properties on Long Island, NY and they're both located in the same town.
Property #1
-Legal 2-family duplex (2 units)
-Does not need to be owner-occupied since it’s a l...

Hi!So I've been listening to a lot of podcasts and following the forums. I'm from the Bay Area, California and since prices are crazy here I'd like to invest out of state. I have this goal of acquiring a property befo...

At the beginning of each year I take the time to research and reflect on various markets throughout the country so as to provide a road map to my acquisition search for the year.  As an active buyer of apartment compl...

Two weeks ago my tenant's dog (listed on her lease) attacked my husband as he dropped by to deliver a Christmas basket (no good deed goes unpunished?).  Jumped up and went for my husband's throat/neck but fortunately ...

Hello BP !From time to time, I've seen posts asking about a Home Union Review, very few people have actually had any experience, or recent experience using them. I will discuss my (unbiased) experience using them from...

Is anyone on BP involved with buy and hold in the NYC area ? I have a few questions

Do you have a college degree? If so, in what field?
Has that helped you in your real estate investing? Or do you think you could have done with out it?
I am a firm believer that our path in life has lead us where we...