Hi all, I’m almost in escrow with this single family home in LA with an un-permitted large ADU with a Certificate of occupancy. An architect told me that even though ADUs should not be bigger than 50% of the main hous...

Just bought an older house and have explored rewiring.  As was mentioned in another thread, I'm thinking about waiting until winter time to get bids on the work because everyone seems to be swamped in my area (San Mar...

I often share this story with potential clients, investors, and those looking to start their real estate investment journey. My goal is simple: to illustrate why investing in lower-priced neighborhoods can be riskier ...

I was thumbin thru the paper today and noticed that gas here in Houston was up to $2.99 per gal. for unleaded. My question is:

What are some of you doing to offset these astronomical prices? All suggestions appreci...

I know: turnover is the biggest expense. But let's be more specific. Is it:1. Time sitting vacant during turnovers?2. Losses due to excessive wear-and-tear?3. Maintenance or capex?4. Expensive property management?5. M...

Hi everyone,
My rental property is a SFH (class A) in a great neighborhood and in the coastal region of the Bay Area known for outdoor spaces, nature and great quality of life. It is now on the market to rent and bec...

Hello BP Community.  I hope to be closing on my first Baltimore City investment property soon.  I'm of course overwhelmed by all the various things I need to do get ready for a tenant.  I'd like to query the very know...

My husband & I have a multi-family that we gutted & renovated 2 years ago. We did not allow pets with our first tenants, because everything was fresh & new. These tenants left the apartment in great condit...

I purchased a duplex last month that was built in 1921.  There have been 2 days in the past month where we have gotten a TON of rain and we ended up with some small to medium size puddles in the basement.  Is this cau...

What are the legal repercussions if you lie about being a accredited investor? And what kind of trouble can the issuer get into? What kind of forms do you get from the issuer or is it just on good faith?  I am not a a...