I'm not really a newbie...but I'm hardly a seasoned vet either. I've owned and run a travel agency for my 'profession' the last 20 plus years. During that time I bought 2 two-families, held them for a while and then c...

I'm looking for advice on liability insurance coverage.  I've posed the same to my insurance broker, seeking a second opinion.  I currently own a duplex.  I first purchase the property in my own name and signed for th...

What are the benefits and drawbacks of getting a broker's license to start in real estate investing?

Hi BP community,I have been listening to the podcasts for a few months but this is my first post on the site. I recently moved from Boston to San Diego for a job in finance after graduating from Northeastern Universit...

Hi Everyone,I've been a member of this site for 1.5 years and I don't think I've ever posted on the forums.  However, I need to get out of the dreaming stage and get to doing!I have very limited experience with invest...

My wife and I will renting out our first rental property soon. Since this is our first one, we want to ask our BP neighbors here for recommendations for a real estate attorney in the Charlotte, NC area who can review ...

If you live out of state, flying in to file can be costly.  Can I hire someone else (not an attorney) to file the initial eviction paperwork for a tenant not vacating after a 30 day notice or do I as the owner have to...

I purchased a property in 2008 for the purpose of having a 2nd home / vacation home specifically for our family's use (not rented).  As we found it more difficult to get to the house on a regular basis, we made the de...

I'm having a hard time finding an answer to this question - if a thread already exists, please point me in the right direction!I'm trying to wrap my head around the point of sale violation process and how repair funds...

Hey everyone, I listed a property at 168KI got a cash offer for 140K w a 2 week closing.Realtor Fees 4% (-$5600)Closing Fees 1.5% (-$2100)Remaining Mortgage ~ 73K (-$73000)That leaves me at $59300If i substract my Ini...