After deciding to get into real estate (after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, just needed to read the first chapter and I knew what I needed to do) I set up a meeting with a real estate agent/lender to go over investing op...

Hi BP Family, I'm newbie to BRRRR and out of state investing. Based on what I heard in podcasts and on this forum, I have an interest in Tampa, FL because of it's strong cash flow and potential for growth.I have appro...

I bought an old house “as is” with nasty dog peed on wood floors. Has anyone had any luck salvaging old wood floors that are stained with dog pee and smell like dogs? I’m just trying to do a cheap rehab and want to re...

Just starting the journey of real estate investing. I live in Washington state, so I'm looking to invest in a market out-of-state where I have no contacts. I want to find a market that cash flows and hopefully has som...

I'm interested on what folks think of PEX.  I love the stuff and find myself pulling out perfectly good copper pipes and replacing with PEX.  For those of you who have it in use, how long has it been in place?  Have y...

Hey Everyone, I have a pretty general question about LLC's. I've read several articles weighing the pro's and con's but I'd love to see BP members thoughts on these questions. I've been advised to open an LLC for each...

I am considering tiling over tile in a walk in shower.  There is enough play in the Delta valve handle to accommodate another layer of tile and I have found drain extensions at HD.  Custom building products has a prim...

I'd like some advice on the wisdom of using $100k of my 401k money to buy a retirement home in Costa Rica.The facts:  I'm 57 years old and live in Hermosa Beach, where I rent an apartment.  The houses here are $2 mill...

I own a property with a weird problem. There is no odor present in the house if the windows are closed. However, if the windows in the master bathroom are opened and there is a slight breeze, there will sometimes be...

I would like to begin purchasing, rehabbing and then selling mobile homes.  Initially, my plan was to create a note and owner finance to the buyer.  I am getting the idea that because mobile homes are not treated the ...