Last week I pulled the plug on the purchase of a fourplex during inspection because the numbers weren't going to work out if the RE market dropped much and the property needed rehab the owner didn't want to deduct for...

Hello everyone, for the last year and a half I have been deeply considering and researching purchasing a vacation home. When I say that I mean, I want to buy a property and be able to visit there once in awhile, b...

Ok, as a REInvestor I have dealt with wholesalers in the past (mid to late 90's)when I have done this before, but have never actually done wholesaling myself. Sydney Chase highly recommended it for me to get back i...

New to Grand Rapids mi... I've flipped two houses before and I use the technique ARV*70% - repairs and my realtor is admit that this technique will NOT work here... It's been three months so far (my second realtor) an...

Which of these is currently the best market for long-term buy-and-hold investing? What data should I gather to go about analyzing the question? Any personal experience living and/or investing in these markets? Thank y...

1.0 IntroductionI really enjoy reading other investors' diaries of their stories. I always learn a thing or two from what they did right and what they did wrong. It is also what led to my first diary on BP - I want to...

Hi BP, I currently own a townhome in the Houston area which I purchased back in 2005. Times are different now and I would like to purchase once again in the Houston area, if profitable. I have family in Katy and would...

I am on HOA Board that has recently proposed to raise monthly HOA fee from $695 to $1411. The raise was due to mismanagement by management company, late bills, and legitmate expenses. The increase will make current ow...

I have been flipping for 7 years and done 60+ homes but this will be my first Vacation Rental. I am pretty busy between family and work as it is but I am mostly curious about the pros and cons of self managing vs ful...

Hello All,First time poster, just getting into RE investing. Wanted to pose a scenario to get your thoughts if you don’t mind. Thanks for reading.SHORT STORY: Bought a 2 bed/2 bath condo 5 years ago. Looking to rent o...