The way I see it, a brand spanking new duplex wouldn't be the smartest deal because of the high purchase price and you'd likely not cash flow, if not be in the negative. But is it better or worse than not buying anyth...

Is anyone else concerned with the fact that commodities are rising quickly DURING a global recession? Factoring in emerging economies and potential demand with current production capacity, how long will it be before ...

Dear BP freinds we are now facing a tough situation of collecting rent. One tenant has been paying rent via auto pay on a platform we have agreed on.  Somehow this month's rent first got deposited into our account and...

Hello, I've noticed many people talking about the lack of inventory on their MLS including myself on these forums. Could someone with experience please explain if the market is going up? I've noticed that the housin...

Hi All,I have a property that has a single family upstairs (3b 1.5ba) with a partially finished basement (3b, 1ba) that I will be finishing and turning into a separate unit. The whole house is on one HVAC system. Addi...

Economic Update
(Monday, July 27, 2020)

This week is a good week for real estate investors (particularly if you have a house for sale). Existing houses sales are up, new home sales are up, inventories are down...

Par for the course, the pundits are wrong again. The down turn was going to keep people working. When you are 59 and laid off, your best bet is to retire.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-retireme...

I have a condo in downtown Sacramento a few blocks from the new arena. It appraised at 300k with 150k in equity. I am debating on doing a 1031 with the property for 3 out of state rentals that cashflow 250-400/month e...

I recently purchased an occupied SFR with long term tenant on a month to month (lease expired and reverted to M2M). Upon meeting with the tenant I advised them of the repairs I would be making (new A/C, Clearing bushe...

Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership. WSJ article below explains why owning a home is a good thing. I agree especially if you know you will live there at least 3+ years ....

1) You ...