Hello BP. I was wondering if others commonly request the seller / landlord's tax returns when buy a rental property. if so what is the common practice for this. would it have to go through an attorney to scrub the per...

We use drywall joint compound paste to fix cracks and holes in drywall and it is taking a lot of time. We have to apply it, let it dry a day, and then fill in more if the tape can be seen, do more sanding, etc. Do...

Hello, I am new to BP but an experienced investor with 8 rental properties in Las Vegas.  I also flip 1-2 times a year when the opportunity presents itself.I am interested in doing a 1031 on one of my Vegas properties...

Is it my imagination or are there really more distressed properties rearing their ugly heads once again in the San Diego market? Could it possibly be time once again to start reving up the short sale and foreclosure f...

I'm not sure what the market is like in other areas, but I am finding in my area (northeast MA) that multi family properties are going very quickly.  Properties are quickly going "under agreement" soon after being lis...

I am working with an architect on an 11,000 sf R1 lot I have in Los Angeles CA90065 He says he can build two houses on the lot due to the size. Is he correct? I have the topographic survey done and Ideally I would lik...

Some of you might be following the deal diary thread my business partner @Bill Labrecque and I started for our 2-family flip in Southington, Connecticut here on BP.After closing we noticed that in the 2-car detached...

I am looking at buying a sfh rental in Oakland County and trying to calculate the proforma property taxea as an investor. If I use the calculator on the state website https://treas-secure.state.mi....If the ourchase p...

Hello! I might soon be purchasing my first rental property and needed some help. Is renters insurance needed? If so, why? Or is the landlord insurance all that is needed? Thank you!

When does an investment grade tenant typically renew their original lease term? 
Lets assume there is a medical property like a dialysis center Davita/Fresenius with 1 year left on the lease and 1 - 5 year option to ...