Now that I have your attention, I'm open for suggestions as to how we avoid the inevitable.

I've been reading and studying up on the financial problems that keep growing here in the U.S. Here is an article that has s...

There's been a lot of discussion on the forums as it relates to differentiating bad debt from good.  The most common view on BP is that any debt which does not produce investment returns is bad debt.I, for the most pa...

My position can't be unique... I have a 6-figure W2 income but really will never be able to retire on it. As a single mom, I made every financial choice based on my kids needs at the time. We have a great life and I r...

Soooo...I found this fixer upper property on MLS , it has been there for 3days so far. Its listed as duplex, but it has four units rented out . Looks like needs exterior paint maybe more, no due diligence allowed till...

I’m looking for somebody that has experience renting a house of 10+ bedrooms on 1-year leases (or by semester). Essentially a privately owned dorm or fraternity/sorority house. I prefer to write my leases by the house...

Hey guys, I've been getting pretty hooked in lease options, I think it's a very good alternative to create some capital by controlling and not owning the property plus, getting some cash flow..Anyways, was wondering i...

My partner (@Joseph Cameron) and I recently attended a seminar about real estate investing thinking we were going to get to network with other newbies and get help from some seasoned investors. Instead we sat through ...

Hello BPers,I purchased a house with tenants in place and according to the lease they signed, the tenants are responsible for paying the sewer bill. Strangely, the month after I bought the home, the sewer bill stopped...

Looking at a duplex 8 hour drive away. I want to self manage, BUT I'm getting tripped up on how to show prospective tenants the units at turnover.What options might we have?Realtor fees for showing are steep, at that ...

My original intent was to purchase a property with private money. Do the rehab. lease it. Then do a cash out refinance. I've contacted no less than 30 banks, credit unions and financial institutions trying to locate a...