A recent post on BiggerPockets indicated the imposition of a new $500 per day fine in California for using potable water for ANYTHING but regular in-house use. No one at all commented on this. This is a serious statem...

Hello BP,I am not renewing my current tenant's lease after 6 years...lots of late payments, damage, and disrespect as i live in one of the units in the duplex.  I posted in postlets for new tenants and have been scree...

I don't want to spend unnecessary money on upgrades in rental properties so what is the standard upgrades in rental properties?

So the house is worth $275,000 and the buyer, who happens to be a realtor wants to buy it, and get in quickly. She is having a tough time getting financing because she has been self employed for 1.5 years and not two....

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I'm working with a buyer's agent to make offers on properties.  I'm making an offer on one SFH for about $170,000.  We're also making an offer on a 4-plex for over $500,000.   
Given that the 4-plex is more t...

In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue.  If it helps...

Hello BP Community!,I am a 27 year old Project Engineer working in the construction industry in San Francisco Bay Area, covering areas from San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Oakland and San Francisco. I have researc...

I know we're all read about the 1% when it comes to real estate investing.  For those who don't know what it means, it goes like this - A property that costs $100,000 should rent for at least $1,000 per monthA propert...

With an initial budget of 250k, and the ability to contribute savings of 30k eash year, how would you generate 150k in 10 years?

This going to be a lengthy post, so bear with me and appreciate the time for reading this.Background: My mother-in-law is having a difficult time with her landlord. She lives in a house in a lot of three homes in Los ...