Hey guys!I was listening to a podcast the other day where Brandon said, "if you haven't posted an introduction in the forums yet, go do it now." So here I am. My name is Josh Palmer, I'm originally from West Jordan, U...

Being an avid reader, I have noticed a lot of books mentioned around here. I have always wondered when researching a new type of business if the experts writing the books on that particular subject are making the type...

Hi folks. I have a property in Tulsa (SFR). The property manager I've been working with has been extremely frustrating to deal with - horrible communication and accounting errors almost every single month. It's just c...

Hello! I wanted to take a second and introduce myself. My name is Julio, I'm currently an officer in the Navy and I'm looking to start investing in multifamily homes in El Paso. A buddy of mine and I are in the proces...

Happy New Year BP Community!As some of you may know, the North East has been experiencing record breaking cold. This has been especially true in Saratoga Springs, NY. One effect this has on my property is that I canno...

Make no mistake—when you decide to be a full-time real estate investor, you are starting a new business. The decisions you make at the beginning of your new venture have a major impact on your success. People in the e...

Who typically pays for the listing photos? Does the real estate agent hire a professional photographer and pay for it out their pocket to make their listing stand out or do they consult with the seller if they want pr...

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My name is Karl and I have been a landlord for 7 years. Up until now I have never raised rent on existing tenants, waiting until they move before increasing price . My wife and I bought a 2 family home this...

We have lived in a rental house for the past two years and anticipate living here for at least one more year until my wife finds a job and we build up some additional cash.  The rental we live in is a 3 br / 2 ba that...

Hey everyone, my name is Matt and I have, over the past couple years, tried to learn as much as I could about personal finance and retirement planning.  I try and read a lot, and listen to a lot of podcasts on these t...