Problems getting qualified from conventional lenders. I am baffled at the rationale but it has happened twice now.My overall picture is quite good I think. But the lenders are basing their decision on one very narrow ...

Happy to join the BP family as a member finally. I have been involved and attached to real estate for the past decade purely in a spectator way for the past decade. After a few successes in business and a kind uncle's...

Hey BP,My name is Art and I am excited to join BP Forums! Like many members here, I have been listening to BP podcasts for several months, learning all that I can. I finally feel ready to venture to the next level and...

Hi, My brother and I got into real estate investing a few years ago and finally made the jump in a year ago this month. We bought our first rental property and have consistent cash flow (about $1,200/month).However, w...

Hello All, My name is Benjamin. I am a traditional buy and hold property investor. My grandma has always had rental homes and my mother always wanted to. They were the first ones to show me how using property as an in...

If you have ever been to Toledo, Ohio you will see our welcome sign, "You will do better in Toledo," throughout the city. In 1913, The slogan was initiated to represent the positive attitude of Toledo's residents. Eve...

Hi all, My name is Vincent Ho, and I am new to real estate investing.  Right now, I am looking for to buy my first rental property in Oklahoma City and have a few questions:1) How is the rental market right now in Okl...

Hi y’all.  First time poster but could really use some feedback.  My husband and I built a place in a vacation area outside of Chicago.  We primarily built it for a holiday home and we rent when we aren’t there (typic...

Hi all,
I am in a bind regarding the 1031 deadlines with the CA disaster extension in play. Here's my situation:
We started a reverse-1031 transaction with a replacement property bought on Sept 29, 2022. We ID'ed th...

Flipping houses has always been a intriguing career for me but my "day" job has never allowed for it. I was recently laid off and have the opportunity to flip a family members home.

I'm seeking some advice as to how...