Was looking at a property "on paper" and thought I found a great deal until I drove it via Google Streetview and found out a block away is a cementary.Interestingly, the rent for comparable units farther away in simil...

I receive lots of messages and am reached out by quite a few of out of state investors. I'm sure it is no surprise or secret that Texas is a very hot and desirable real estate market. I always do my best to provide va...

As I described in  https://www.biggerpockets.com/..., I've purchased this 4plex sight unseen after watching the video tours made by my realtor/property manager, then reading the inspection & appraisal. I trust my ...

My tenants rent was already 5 days late and we agreed to meet last night at 7pm for me to collect. When I got there nobody was home so called/texted them, both their phones are turned off. I wait a while and supposedl...

CA just passed a Statewide Rent Control ordinance as part of their renter protection plan, Minneapolis is working on similar regulations. How will this affect how you invest in California? I’m curious as Minneapolis p...

Hello everyone,  After listening to the BP podcasts for the past several months I finally decided to take the plunge.  I am a Navy fighter pilot and the owner of Pinnacle Homes & Properties, LLC, a small business ...

The IPI is a bit of a right wing rag but this story should be a wake up call for ALL Illinois real estate investors and homeowners.https://www.illinoispolicy.org/moving-out-illinois..."Another troubling sign is the in...

BP I’m moving forward with my plan.Recently I went down to the Enterprise, AL area to get an “eyes-on” what will be my future stomping ground. For context, I’ll be moving there for approximately a year to complete mil...

November 7, 2009 - December 6, 2009

Hong Kong to Sydney Cruise

Holland America – Volendam

Hong Kong - Arrived after a very long day which began in Los Angeles. The previous day we flew from Tampa to Dallas...

Should I be saving my receipts when I attend local meetups for a tax writeoff?