Hi all,I'm the new guy in the Bay Area!  Well, not really new since I've lived here for over 40 years. I've been lurking on BP for the last year and thought that I'd make my official introduction as well as go Pro. I'...

I finally get to post a success story after years of tire-kicking and hemming and hawing.I closed on a duplex yesterday that will allow me to live for free with a roommate once I do a few cosmetic repairs and get the ...

Hey Guys

Just introducing myself!

My real name is Joseph. I'm a complete newbie, still gathering information on REI.

I first got interested in Real Estate when I listened to Carleton Sheets. Never...

The rep from List Source told me it would cost $125 a month for me to get leads for my county. He said I could search foreclosures, comps and absentee owners by zip code which is great.

He said there are about 130...

Hi everyone,It is career change time after over 20 years in the commercial / residential plumbing service business. I love the internet, but believe it or not, it has crushed my business. Every product company like Mo...

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I am in the midst of analyzing markets for my next investment property in Florida. I currently own a long term rental (SFH) in Cape Coral and reside in the suburbs of Miami. I have been reading quite a bit abo...

Does anyone know if you can take a HELOC on a single family home that you own in your Solo 401k? And if so, who are some good lenders out there that offer this type of HELOC? Thank you!

My wife and I are in the market for a duplex. We live in the Minneapolis area where rent prices are very high. If you can afford a down payment, ownership can often be cheaper. We are looking at buying a duplex and re...

Just wondering what everyone supplys tenants. For example, I give my tenants bug spray, instead of paying a professional to come out and spray. Does anyone supply weed killer or fertilizer? Heater and AC filters? W...

I have just found the draft texts of the COP15 treaty. Section 3 states the we will have to reduce our emissions by 50-95% within the next 40 years. There is even a selection of 95% or more in 40 years. Wouldn’t ...