The economic, political and social problems we're having today probably have some insightful precedents in the past that we can learn from, and hopefully help us prepare to survive and prosper.

What books, articles, ...

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I'm new to the forum (this is my first post) and I have to say it has been an excellent source of information regarding things of the real estate nature, and also in general.

I'm currently a college stude...

Hi BP Family.Was wondering if anyone has experienced a cracked tub? My tenant has informed me that her tub has a crack of unknown origin. I had a plumber come out and he is suggesting replacing the tub. Not sure if he...

Hi,I am in discussion with a person who says he inherited a property. What due diligence do I need to make sure he is only one heir. Can I complete the transaction using a realtor or do I need to hire a real estate at...

Greetings,Here is an update on the current National Commercial Retail Real Estate Market in The United States of America:Despite longstanding concerns of a softening economy and eventual pullback in consumer spend...

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I'm seeking some advice for a single family home investment that I'm currently rehabbing.  I plan to resell it when it's finished- it's a fix and flip.  I'm trying to decide if a potential home buyer would ...

Hi I wasn't planning on a house hack but I have a house that I'm considering renting out portion of it. It's not a multi family, it's a SFH.  The question is on capital gains tax treatment when I sell the house down t...

Hey everyone - I am going to be paying back a family member who lent private money on a deal recently. We did sign a loan agreement at the beginning of the loan and there is no early pre-payment in the contract. Do yo...

Got our first real estate investment property under contract in Dubuque Iowa. A nice 3 story townhouse. Now we need to get the rehab started, right after closing that is. We got the property for $32,000.00, needs abou...

Good Evening BP!I wanted to get some other folks' opinions on handling an issue I had this week with a tenant clogging their air handler with debris and the associated repair expenses.This was a new tenant in Septembe...