I don't know about everyone else, but I got into real estate to be an investor: to buy/sell/rent.  I don't want to burn my Saturdays running around unlocking doors for prospective buyers/tenants or meeting up with con...

You don’t have to read all below to weigh in as it is kind of a ramble, my core question is: what to use for decks in rentals comparing wood (redwood for example) and Trex or similar plastic decking. Trex is a recycl...

Economic Update
(Monday, July 6, 2020)
The big economic news this week is the second straight employment report which surpassed expectations. Nearly all of the data indicates that the recovery from the partial shut...

We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...

Hello!I'm looking to rehab this kitchen and found a contractor I really liked. This would be a place I will be living in for a while and I want to be sure it's done right, not cheap. Here are some photos, so you have ...

Hi BPers,I'm wondering if anyone here has experience in the Vancouver, BC rental market with long term tenants. Currently, it looks like Vancouver has a rental increase cap of 2.9% annually. Does this get "reset" to m...

Hi Everyone!I appreciate and look forward to everyone's feedback.I am looking to get into real estate investing in Pittsburgh, PA. I don't want to invest more than 15-20k. With my capital being limited, I have taken i...

Looking for a good cash flowing market for a long term buy and hold rental property in the 100-150k range, no war zone, good neighborhood. Atlanta was first on my list, but after some research quickly learned that the...

Just got my first flip completed and under contract.  Below are the details.  Just wanted to post this for other newbies (like myself) to see that it is possible, and to just pull the trigger.Location:  2208 Searles R...

I am in the process of renovating a rental property and I need to replace eight windows upstairs and one window in the basement.I have contacted four contractors to come on Monday and Tuesday to provide a price for in...