Hey BP! I'm considering rolling my 401K from a company I left into a self-directed IRA with Equity Trust based on recommendations from several other investors. Has anyone here worked with Eq Trust before? Have you use...

Hi Everyone,I am currently in the process of developing an offer to buy a duplex that is for sale by owner. It is listed for $54,900, and I have been number crunching to figure out what is smart for me to offer. Now, ...

How would you guys calculate an expected number for ongoing repairs and maintenance on an old, lower-income type property?

Specifically, I'm looking at a 9-unit building that is about 100 years old and has gross inco...

Hello BP family. I'm working on my first deal after about 3 months of marketing, and need some advice on whether it is worthwhile. This lead in particular was generated via my high equity absentee owners list (500 ...

I would love to hear from anyone who has owned income property near a college or university for at least 3-5 years and has experience renting to college students. Does the annual turnover kill your cash flow? Certainl...

I found a list of liens, but I dont think I understand all of it... what exactly does HBP mean? I gussed that it is the premium since it seems to be about that much... Also does 'assesment' mean what the property is w...

I get a fair amount of calls from sellers with little or no equity. Usually their loans are so bad and/or the house condition is not great, so I'm not able to see a deal. I have one in front of me now that loo...

Hello all! So I recently purchased a double unit with tenants occupying it month-to-month without any form of rental agreement. Upon closing, I met with both tenants individually and went over a rental agreement, whic...

Hello Everyone,

I had a question about rehabbing a rental property. It's low end. I know I shouldn't go overboard because it's not like I'm living there. However, what do people think about getting things that might ...

Hi, my name is Cecile Gonzales, I'm a nurse in Jacksonville FL.  I read a book about real estate, and since then it kept me interested.  I am really bent on trying it out but I don't know how to start.  I'm taking cou...