If you're looking to buy a property out of state, site unseen.. how would you best approach this? Other than not physically being able to see the property and check up on it yourself, is there really that much of a di...

We're deciding on whether, as part of my wife's public school pension, to take a lump distribution in exchange for a smaller monthly pension amount.  In thinking about whether or not to take the distribution, I want t...

Hi Guys and Gals Mark here...Im originaly from southern California and I moved out to Texas with my family 6 years ago.Im a husband and a father to two awesome young ladies and my biggest desire to build an amazing li...

Looking for what others are doing here. I'm having a really tough time doing my accounting a way that isn't totally confusing and sucks up half a day at the end of the month. I use Buildium and LOVE it for the propert...

I am a 20 year old US Soldier and I am about a year away from the end of my service. I have served honorably up to this point, including currently being on my second deployment. I am an infantryman and unfortunately t...

Due to my mother's medical condition we are living basically rent free at my parents house.  Unless/until we build a house on the same property or something changes it is unlikely that we will move out.  So my primary...

I am curious what tactics your hard or private money lender uses to arrive at a value in which they are willing to loan.Do they use a 3rd party appraiser?Use 3rd party real estate agents for an opinion of value before...

Hello BP,Does anyone know where I can obtain the necessary forms for the lease option process? I feel like id be more confident having all my paperwork in order before I start calling potential buyers/sellers. Also wh...

I've had great success with both a 6-unit and 14-unit value-add multifamily deals in Long Beach, CA. With the continuing regulatory jungle of California, I'm looking to other commercial RE asset classes, in California...

I'm looking to buy a piece of land in Alaska to build a single family home. Who do I need to meet with to determine if the land it suitable for building? An engineer, architect, building department, etc.?