I recently closed on a home with a swimming pool in Rochester. I'm going to be into it about 97k (paid 80k, but with closing costs, and selling cost down the road, and the repairs I should be into it about 97k). At 97...

Currently have 3 rentals carrying legit losses on my tax return for a number of years now. I understand that this will be useful when I sell, in order to reduce my capital gains tax. It also reduces my AGI from my 9-5...

I looked at a home 2-3 months ago which is no longer listed. I expect that he's still open to selling but just couldn't get the price he wanted. If I dealt with him without my seller's agent, I'd bet that we could arr...

I rented a condo directly from an owner. I knew nothing about the HOA. I told the owner my intentions of living in it part time and subleasing it part time. He agreed, we signed a lease. I fully furnished the apartmen...

Hello BP fam. this is my first post as I'm a certified newbie. I'm learning how to evaluate deals and wanted a bit of help from the community. I'm not worried about "losing a deal" as I'm a couple months away from hav...

I have been in the landscape maintenance, design and install industry for about 15 years in Denver Colorado and I know that to many people the landscape is extremely important to their quality of life and the value of...

Hello BP community, Still new to the site and REI as a whole, though I've come a long way. I haven't made my first investment yet as the goal will be after the new year as soon as it begins to warm up. The question is...

I'm currently on a trip to see several properties I bought out of state for the first time. I'm also meeting my team of realtors and property managers in person for the first time. Any advice on what to be on the loo...

Thought I would jump in and share where I'm at in my journey just because I see no harm in it. I'm a long time lurker on bigger pockets and learned a lot so I'm very thankful for this site and everyone contributing. S...

Just a brief little "beef" with these auction websites.

I have been using certain websites that auction bank REO properties and short sale properties to purchase homes over the last several years (3-5). Thes...