For a few months I've been learning about how to use my unused income from a full-time job to invest in real estate and have been reading lots of books like Hold: How to Find, Buy and Rent Houses for Wealth, Brandon T...

A recent post questioned whether owners buy flood insurance. There were a few posts and replies.
I've owned properties and paid insurance on well over 1000 homes in the last 40 years. Do you know how many insura...

As housing investors, what role do you play in creating affordable housing? What strategies have you used to avoid raising rents or contributing to gentrification?

Hello all, My name is Frederic and I've been reading the forums for a few days now. I currently work in the investment industry as a mutual fund sales representative and am looking at investing in real estate within a...

Hi all,It is a true pleasure to finally have my first post on BP.  I have been going back and forth and hesitating on when putting up my first post but as written in The Ultimate Beginners Guide "I never worry about a...

I already created a thread titled "Disabled Son." I did not get much positive feedback,though I am sure that the respondents were all sincere and good people.

To recap [though might help to read original th...

I purchased a 4plex that needs significant renovation. I am subbing out some of the work and doing other pieces myself.I need to buy materials and wonder where do general contractors get their supplies? I typically go...

Hey everyone, have any tips for saving money for a complete rehab?

I just purchased one and I am looking for tips on saving money on building materials.

One good one that I came across was The Home Depo...

I've read in a couple of places that persons who have "made it", strongly recommend giving back. They have said that by giving money away, it has come back to them many times over. I haven't read any specific example...