I often need to buy/replace appliances such as washer, dryer, fridge, and dishwasher for rental properties in Cape Coral.  I usually end up getting them new from Home Depot.  They are not the high end models, and Home...

It seems like every week in Oklahoma there’s another news report about layoffs, relocations, or budget cuts. Oklahoma’s economy has taken a pretty big hit recently, mainly due to its ties with the oil industry. I’m cu...

Hi BP community,At the moment I'm struggling with the market analysis phase.In the beginning I research states at macro level and choose the strongest states by a metrics I've compiled (crime rate, employment diversit...

I recall listening awhile back to an episode where the gentleman also had an appraisal business.  He gave great pointers on how to get the best appraisal and I'm looking for some good episodes to listen to.  I used pr...

I have been experimenting with the wording of ads in the promotion of a few properties in Mexico.
Since there is a great debate among buyers as to the security of purchasing real estate in Mexico, especially in my of...

Hello all,I needed to talk this through with some seasoned individuals so I'm hoping I can get some ideas/guidance. I'm currently house hunting and in the process of lining up financing for a future house hack. I inte...

I am realtor and have done couple fix n flips, normally i just hire contractor to do the work. I had a great deal i found and brought in a guy who is a contractor and wants to partner. If people who have done this can...

Hi Guys,I'm an Australian looking to get into buy and hold in the US market. How do people handle cash over in the states with bank accounts being so hard to get for foreigners? Should I bite the bullet and fly over j...

Can you explain to me why it is important to leave some equity in a property in case of an economic downturn? I have read this in a few posts and I can't figure out why. Thanks.

So, back in the day before the (in my view wholly unnecessary) Dodd-Frank Safe Act it was common to perform a lease option as follows:Large "option payment" as a faux down-payment.Charge well above market rentProvide ...