This question is one I pose to anyone who has an opinion on the topic. Obviously we're all here because we like something about the idea of REI and passive income. As the process goes, we find a "good deal" in some ar...

I have a feeling this may be the first time something like this has been asked on BP. I am finally about to put a bid on my very first property and it’s a foreclosure. When people say ‘if it’s too good to be true it u...

I recently posted some questions regarding financial strategy involving car loan debt, student loand debt, mortgage debt and cash for new acquisitions.

There is a strong contingency of folks that claim you should nev...

Here in Orange County, CA we are in the middle of a sellers market, with sales at the highest level in 9 years. Inventory is down, prices are up. There's also been an uptick in new jobs with many companies hiring, whi...

Hi everyone,Let me start by clarifying that I am inexperienced and this is my first attempt at finding a tenant for my first SFH.  That said, please don't assume I am acting foolishly either - I have been very careful...

So I was over on Tim Wieneke's great thread on the hazards of going into vacant properties and several posters mentioned that they carry concealed weapons.

I'd like to find out what type of concealed weapons are most...

Have a contract with a seller for a house in good shape but discounted because of their personal reasons. Have a buyer, qualified to purchase, ready to pull the trigger immediately. Have a closing agent ready and will...

Hello I starting a new passion in life in real estate and I was told that starting tax lien properties is a great way to create cash flow. I wanted to know what would be the first step for going in this direction