I’m consistently asked if I am a “private” landlord, or whether or not I own the property. While I never volunteer the information, I don’t lie when asked. Why is it important to tenants to know if I own the place or ...

Option - In legal language, a real estate option is an agreement that grants the party owning the option, the optionee, the exclusive, unrestricted, and irrevocable right to purchase property from the party selling th...

I had a blast writing my Diary of a New Construction Project thread, and the feedback I got from that was great. So, I've decided to try another one...this time tracking and discussing the ongoing saga of a renta...

Has anyone done a conventional (Fannie/Freddie) loan on any of your investment properties, then transferred the deed into your Corporation or LLC to achieve asset protection?

IF YES, did the lending instituti...

What is a good cap rate on a 20 unit apartment complex close to 2 universities in a highly desirable and rentable area in Nashville, TN?  Is 6% low, 8% average and 10% high?  Forgive my ignorance but what is that base...

I'm seeking advice from the membership of BP!  With all of the money companies are charging for education and mentorship (up to 50k) I want to hear your opinions as to what you think is fair.  I know it would depend o...

I am a new agent in New York and submitted an offer on a short sale on behalf of my client on a listing that was originally listed with an agent. I was then contacted by that agent and was told that she was withdrawi...

Since 2008 I have bought around 200 units - mostly 1-4 unit buildings. Since I started I wanted to buy apartment buildings, but I finally broke the ice with out of state apartment purchases. I have now purchased 108 u...