I just bought a house and the long term tenant is moving out.  How do I minimize vacancy?  I need to:1) get rid of the tenant,2) get rid of all the old junk, 3) clean, 4) repair, 5) paint, 6) find a tenant, 7) screen ...

Hi all,I’m an airline pilot who owns a number of rentals and intend to begin using the Real Estate Professional tax loophole this year in order to take real estate losses against my ordinary income. I’m in a unique po...

My first property is in escrow and I am searching for landlord insurance. Who do you have? What is your coverage and What does it cost?

Hi BP!What do you guys/gals think about an agent selling their own primary residence? What are the pros/cons? In this case the house is in a high demand suburb of Boston, MA where open houses are bringing in large buy...

I am a Partner in a boutique real estate firm in Charlotte, NC. My practice is heavily involved in the National REO Scene, and in NC and SC. I love to teach, and speak at real estate offices throughout NC about how to...

Hi BP community, I'm looking to learn all I can about real estate investing and get out there and put it too action. I am currently an electrician but the idea of having more freedom for my family drives me. Glad to f...

If I sourced an off market deal from my landlord and am not using a realtor - can I negotiate 3% (buyers agent commission) off the sale price or does 6% get paid to the sellers agent?

Can a property management company be established as a subsidiary to a brokerage? For example, if I have an LLC for my own property management company and would like to work under a brokerage is there any reason my LLC...

Are online training courses effective, or should I look for something more involved, if I aim to get my real estate license? 

Hi there investors! I am newbie in real estate and I don't have much experience in real estate.  I'm wondering if you can help advise on this situation.My mother currently resides in a property located in Los Angeles ...