I am moving and renting out my condo ($2700/month) in the San Francisco Bay Area. A prospective applicant asked me prior to viewing the property whether they can pay their security deposit (1.5 rent) in 4 installments...

Why I'm Triggered
Every week I read stories on social media about someone’s unfortunate situation driven by the increasing cost of housing and wages that have not kept up….and I’m sick of it.
Part of me wants to mes...

Having been a SoCal multi units investor in the valley for sometime, I have seen both the highs and the lows associated with the market. And right now, I feel a bubble rapidly developing, as almost everything from, si...

With rising property values and high demand across the state, do you think Texas is still an affordable option for first-time homebuyers? What trends or areas are you seeing emerge as the new buyer hotspots?

Hi all, Could use some insight from those with some more experience. I have a rental on the market that is going to be available Oct 1. Property management had found a tenant that met screening, and today tenant depos...

I hear that Kevin O'leary from Shark Tank is predicting that as interest rates begin to hike, home values will go down or at best stay even for many years.   What do folks think about how the coming rate hikes will af...

Hello BP Community!
I've been saving for a house hack over the past two years and recently came across a great property in the Denver metro area that I’d love to pursue. Not only does it have excellent potential as...

Hi BP, Looking for towns/cities outside Savannah GA, Charleston SC that have affordable duplex, triplexes for a house-hack. I am looking for a list of towns that have a selection of multi-family properties near the co...

Hi all!This is my first post.I’m looking to see how much mortgage I can afford. I want to see my options, whether I can afford a duplex up to a 4plex.This is part of my learning process.Thank you!

I've been exploring the data about the relative affordability of buying or renting in various counties from Attom Data. Do you think it's better to invest in a place where it's more affordable to buy or do you think i...