Hello Everyone!  My name is Mark and my wife and I recently relocated to Orange, CA from Philadelphia.  I was recently turned onto BP and I am loving the wealth of knowledge which exists on this website.  We are curre...

Can You Deduct Payments Paid on a Principal Only Note?

Situation; Elderly Seller bought their Triplex home for
around $350K Many Many Years ago. She lives in One unit and rents out
the other two Un...

It might not feel like a jobs boom to many, but damn! Does it get much better than this!?Check out the historical unemployment charts for the United States, California, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.. Some i...

Hello All, I have been listening to a show on AM radio called Lifestyles Unlimited, which also offers training in real estate investing. Has anyone heard of this company or used them? I am interested in your experienc...

I always thought upstairs was at a premium because you don't have to put up with noises above you, but now most apartments I want to rent are telling me ground floor is ata premium because you don't have to "move u...

I have looked at several deals on Loopnet many of which are assumable loans as a possibility. Many of these look attractive for the first 5 years of the note but then will have a very possible negative outcome dependi...

We are buying distressed office buildings which usually need a full rehab.The building I did in 2019 we went with commercial carpet, but its already looking a little rough.The building we are doing right now is gettin...

Hi BP Forum,
I'm a novice when it comes to REI and wondering if you guys can help me with my situation. I'm looking to refinance my VA loan with a conventional loan.
Currently, my home has about 170K in equity and...

I've been analyzing a 4-plex investment opportunity. The property is in a small nearby town. This entire surrounding area is a vacation driven economy with small populations, and not a lot of professional jobs. The 4-...

Hi,

I am considering the idea of owning a property and renting out. First off, will this be a good safety net or will it bring chaos and pain?

Currently, I live in a 2 bedroom rent-stabilized apartment that has impe...