I have seen a couple of houses with termite test kits, and have thought about getting them for my other rentals (single family homes). Is this a beneficial use of my money? What are the pros and cons?

Several weeks ago I read two separate emails announcing that the "X" real estate club(s) had shut down and that there would be no more meetings. These clubs were ran by two individuals who partnered together and ran t...

I just sold my home and found a great fixer-upper but it turns out it’s on Auction.com and the auction starts in 3 days.  This is intended to be my primary residence but they will only accept a cash offer.  I’m okay w...

I'm looking to get a new security system for my personal residence and was wondering if anyone could recommend what systems the best. I've thought about installing it myself but wasn't sure if its cost effective or sh...

I have been analyzing many deals in the Puget Sound region and am having a hard time finding deals that make sense on the MLS. I am using the BP rental property calculator for my analysis and am allowing for everythin...

I have a home I am selling and its a short sale  that was just recently approved by the bank after 5 months of working on it. The buyer submitted his application in January for the HOA association and yesterday I rece...

Hi, What business organizations do those of you in California use to organize your business/es?  I'm in California.  Here are (more or less) my notes on how I expect to organize my enterprise.  INTRODUCTIONAccording t...

what do you guys thing about using turbo tax instead of a cpa a a small time landlord? 

Hey BP Chicago Fam, I recently read this article on redfin and wanted to get feedback from those more experienced than myself. The article basically states that asking rental prices have seen a decrease and areas such...

Hi I am trying to learn more about property developers. When a property developer finds an old property in a historic district of an urban area that currently has many code violations not safe for human habitation, is...