Hello BP Members - I have a self directed IRA (traditional) and plan to use it in a flip transaction with a friend of mine where the IRA would only be an equity partner. Is this a strategy I should use? Will the IRA b...

I have an old (1895) up down two family home that I am thinking about soundproofing. I heard that blown in insulation may be the best option?  Is this a waste of money?  Thanks for any input 

Good morning BP, I am currently in the military overseas and will be retiring soon and moving back to the Fort Worth / Dallas area. I am looking to house hack starting out. Does anyone know of any good neighborhoods p...

Hi all, I am a newbie here at BP, but I am starting out to look for properties to invest on a buy and hold basis. However, I realized that my situation is quite unique. I am self-employed and I didn't declare a lot of...

We bought for about $363k. Put down 80k on the house to avoid mortgage insurance.

We have now put about 50k into developing an apartment above garage as our "1st property" rental. The area is growing so I assume it ...

Motivated seller selling me a 3/2 SFR but not sure what strategy to use.Property Details:Written Appraised Value - 134KPurchase Price - 90KRehab - 15KRent - 1,250/mthTax Rate - 2.54%Strategy 1:20-year mortgage, 4.63% ...

I'm developing land in Redding, CA. 21 homes total, and wondering if anyone has advice or connections on getting the best deals on materials, appliances, things like fireplaces, ceiling fans, basically anything and ev...

What should I do when I am just starting and trying to get into the mix of things?

Hello all,

My wife and I would like to purchase our first rental property (triplex). So my question is... Should we refinance or take out a HELOC to purchase our first rental ?

Also the property will go under one o...

I'm looking at offering on the property that is right text to my childhood home.  There is a small concrete rectangular channel that separates the 2 homes (it's in a subdivision).  Now according to the FEMA FIRM, this...