What is your definition of Commercial Real Estate? I know many on BP consider Multi Family to be commercial R.E. Others believe that it's any real estate used for "business" purposes, still others consider any propert...

The story you are about to read has transpired over the past 6-8 months. There are areas in which I made mistakes and contractors made mistakes. This is completely factual, and, looking back on it, was a great learnin...

Under the new legislation designed to help small businesses was a small add on that is now going to require landlords to issue 1099s to any contractor performing services like repairs over $600.

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I am about to dive deep into a 1031 exchange and the end result could be 2 SFR in 9 locations compared to my current 3 SFR in 3 locations. All my properties are turnkey managed. So far I have always had individual ac...

I have done a lot of studies of listed Milwaukee properties, particularly those listed below $50k.  I am surprised to see a couple of investors are unloading their properties by selling in bundles.  Their properties a...

Well, here we go folks, I’m ready to lay this to bed once and for all. For years I’ve read from B and A class investors, others trying to scare me off of buying and renovating D class properties. They’d write, “It wil...

I am going to keep this as short as possible because I feel I could write a book at this point.I bought a duplex for $60k 1.5 years ago (my first and only property so far). It was ripped down to the studs and remodele...

Hey There BPers,

Myself and my business partner have been spending a significant amount of time on our direct mail campaign and so far, our results have been subpar to say the least. We have sent out a total ...

Hey does anyone have solar in their rental properties?If so what is the best way to go-- finance or buy it outright?  I'm in southern california.

Hi all,

I am in the process of starting wholesaling. After a previous stint financing a couple real estate projects in '08, I petered out. Recently, I've since decided to focus again, but this time in wholesaling. ...