Hey there! I have a large STR property that can accommodate 19 people, that has a hot tub. It's only 4 months old, but I am finding that it has to be regularly drained and refilled due to how the guest use it or abuse...

Does anyone know what to make of these new IRS rules that came into effect for 2014? (but I believe are back dated to 2011)It sounds to me like we can start deducting a large number of those repairs we used to have to...

BP Community -Will you all help me double check my math and my assumptions on my current annual ROE? I own 3 properties with the following bar napkin financials:Current Market Value: $1,215,000Current Total Loans: $59...

I am looking at my first possible flip purchase.  I can account for all cost except this.  The roof needs to be replaced hence the water damage in most of the rooms on the ceilings.  The homeowner says it has been the...

Home is listed at 84,900, 3/2/2 (1450 sf built in 1974) with rent expected of about $1,150.  It was stated that it would need a full rehab.  Turns out it was a 2/2/2 it it needs everything!!!  2/2/2 homes that are com...

Too many of our tenants are buying and even building houses; this is an expensive market! I'm happy for them and they are not hard to replace; but still!You guys and gals experiencing the same?

I have currently lived in and rehabbed my primary residence.  I will have lived there for 3 years at the beginning of the year.   It is my understand that I will not have to pay any capital gains tax if I sell (please...

I have been around the block by now trying to find my true passion.  Having worked as accountant, analyst, hotel and gas station manager.  Ever since I started learning about real estate investments, it is all I could...

Hello BP! I have my first home under contract. It's a 6/2 duplex that resides in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah. I could really use some input on if this is a real deal, if it's workable, or if it's going to be a r...

Hey Guys!
I'm ready to enter the world of investing and met with a contractor today who offered to be the project manager for my first fix and flip. His fees include an initial 10K project manager fee then 10% fee af...