I have always been a contrarian (not a speller)but the danger is to take a position too early.

While my Texas friends are raking in the money in their market they are taking that market out of my reach

Just as in...

    I learned about BP through listening to the podcasts, and am always looking for information, so I joined here to learn as much as I can.  I've posted a few responses to some topics already, but thought I should i...

For years most rehabbers in the District of Columbia have used the standard granite countertops in kitchens and baths, usually with a granite backsplash, in one of about 4 basic color groups.

In the last 6 months ho...

I would like to get the expert advice and opinion of the members here on the forum of an idea I have been throwing around in my head for about two months now.

I am 24 years old and will be buying my first home here w...

Par for the course, the pundits are wrong again. The down turn was going to keep people working. When you are 59 and laid off, your best bet is to retire.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-retireme...

Just wanted to share with you all, VRBO raised their 'new listing' fee from $399 to $499 effective Jan 12th.  I have multiple properties listed and no notice was sent out.  I only discovered it as I was listing a new ...

This conversation could go so many ways, but I'm putting it out there.  I'm working on a deal in New Mexico which is not a popular market so it's been challenging to find a financial partner that makes sense. The deal...

I am analyzing a possible deal for an 8 room boarding house in South Carolina. Motivated seller (property has become a headache for owner), 5 rooms currently occupied, paint and carpet rehab. Would a boarding house ...

Hi I’m looking to purchase real estate within a year or two. I’m in the Air Force so I have access to the VA loan to buy up to four units at once. But this post isn’t centered around purchasing residential properties....

Hello BP Forums, I've have lived in apartments where I usually let maintenance fix the issues when i am not there or at work.Now, renting out properties my property manager and handyman do not like doing that and want...