Pros and Cons to actual property vs REIT's.  I have a friend who is heavily invested in REIT's and has had success.  I have always leaned more towards owning an actual property because of the equity you build and cash...

I think the military is the best job for real estate investors, and here are a few reasons why!- VA loan, VA renovation loan, VA IRRRL, etc. - 15 year capital gains tax exemption- tax-exempt BAH- military towns are (...

I recently found an on-market move-in ready townhouse in Phoenix AZ which doesn't have a super high cashflow (my target is 8%+) but it's close to it:- Cash to invest: 177k (175k purchase price + 2k closing costs)- RTP...

Hi, I was "shopping" for rates because someone advised me that is the way to go. Now I'm realizing it doesn't make sense. I don't get locked into any rate so the rate I shopped 2 weeks ago is not the rate I would get ...

I just had new tenants (a group of guys in their 20s) move into a 4-bedroom unit. One of them, who is a contractor by trade, asked if he could install an interior door because it would make the layout of the apartment...

So my wife and I were brainstorming thinking about how we want to establish our presence in this market and ran across an interesting predicament. She is looking to attend a class and get her license for real estate a...

Need some ideas and creative thinking.  I am looking to buy a house in southern Mississippi and am in the military.  Plan was to use 2nd tier VA loan entitlement, but the minimum amount for that is $144,000.  The aski...

Hi guys,My name is Skyler and I'm looking to invest in SFH in Lufkin, TX. Are there any areas within Lufkin that you'd avoid investing in? I'm looking to purchase a 3 bed 2 bath home for under $100K that will be manag...

My grandmother has recently been put out of work due to medical issues and cannot retire yet.  So currently she lives alone and cannot afford her mortgage payments that she has.  She still owes $58,000 on the loan but...

If you are not checking out bulletins under Knowledge Base, you are missing out on a great BP resource. I've learned a lot from the bulletins and check them several times a week. Thanks to Bryan Hancock and the other...