I’m new to BP and am venturing into buy and hold REI with a skeptical spouse. He supports me using my inheritance funds for investing, but chooses not to participate himself because he lacks confidence in and understa...

"So, how many properties do you own?"
I get this question almost every time I tell someone that I'm a real estate investor. Tenants and applicants ask the same question also. I generally respond with a smile and s...

Since CA doesn't seem like a very efficient option, I've taken to exploring my options out of state. Just from browsing the forums it seems many members recommend places like TX, GA, AZ, Vegas etc. However,  I thought...

To the group:  As more and more "deals" cross my desk and I perform underwriting, I find that the vast majority of these deals are simply overpriced offerings - even in lousy locations, Cap Rates are around 3-4%.  Mos...

What do I do? I have a new tenant that presented herself as "just getting out of a serious relationship", single mom. The day after she signed the lease a guy started showing up pretty consistently. Now only two weeks...

Hello All,I thought this would be a good time to write a follow up post regarding the current state of rising lumber costs and the supply vs. demand issues the industry is experiencing. Below are a couple graphs that ...

Hey guys!Not sure if right forum to post but I thought this was most appropriate one. I was curious to hear how people's investing has effected family/friendships/relationships, if at all? I notice as I'm getting more...