In my first deal, I just closed on a 5 property purchase (4 single families and a 4 plex) and all of the properties have long term renters except 1 single family. The properties have been a part of a portfolio that ha...

I am currently rehabbing a house is a low income area of Dallas, TX.  The back door has had another "security" door installed in front of the original door that is solid black metal.  It was installed using the same b...

Minneapolis just passed a 40% property tax reduction for properties which are considered affordable: http://www.startribune.com/tax-break-will-increase... Seems like it could be a handout for investors who have proper...

So I have been trying to figure out my business plan as I am studying REI. I am told this is an essential part of starting so you know what you need to do year by year and what not. My main question is how often are...

Hello Everyone,

First, I would like to thank Christie for a great post regarding what are deals and what are not. If you have not read it yet I urge you to do so. It was very educational from the standpoint of what...

Hello BP,

My name is James, I live in San Antonio, Tx and I am very happy to find this online community. Quite frankly it's a lot like trying to drink from a fire hydrant. I am jumping into the real estate ...

HI everyone!

So happy to be able to join BP and to be able to learn from the great minds in this wonderful community.

My name is Joseph Wu from DFW, currently living in Richardson, TX, where my sister just bough...

Austin investors, where do you buy cabinets? Lower to mid range. Granite countertops?

am seeing the bottom of the bank owned stuff creep up in pricing. Any thoughts as on how that will hold thru season.?

I have got a MD property two owners of which live in 2 different states (one in FL, another in NV, and I am in MD).
What is the best way to get the contract signed? Mail the contract to one, have him sign and notarize...