So right now I work in the back office of a bank, financial processing. Pretty boring, all day I'm buried in excel. Very unexciting. Every day is the same. I feel like a drone, very little decision making. It's cushy ...

I've spent the last two years remodeling our 1912 craftsman bungalow home. This process has done two things. One, help me discover I love carpentry. Absolutely love it. I grew up a farm kid and have spent the last 10 ...

I'm considering cashing out a modest 401k and combining that with cash to purchase a 4-plex. I have seen lots of discussions about the pros and cons of cashing out. Some people suggest solo 401k or self directed, or j...

Hello BP! I need some consolation, wisdom, and maybe pizza.My dad just completed his first flip. After all was said and done, he lost over $3k. We're not white collar people, so $3k is a lot to us. I tried telling him...

Hello Everyone, I am wanting to get some insight as to what others would do in my situation. I have a home that I own in the Denver area and currently have about 250k in equity after paying the agent fees. In todays m...

Hi all,

Firstly, I would like to ask if anyone has a good real estate attorney reference in California?

Second, can someone help me understand costs around forming an LLC out of state while I live in California. I k...

Hello everyone, I have a somewhat unique situation and could really use some advice from seasoned investors. My husband and I are looking at purchasing our first investment property. We currently live in Texas, and th...

Hey guys, I'm currently looking for my first property, most likely a SFH in the NW minneapolis suburbs.  I plan on house-hacking it, renting it to some buddies from college.  My question to all of you is:  what are y...

Hey guys! Thanks to all the inspiring stories on this forum and the podcast, the hubs and I are taking massive action getting our finances in order to qualify for the best possible mortgage on our first rental propert...

Hello,I have been hearing on BP podcasts that tenant turnovers can equal about $6000-8000 (one host even said up to $10k, if I recall correctly) when lost rent and repair/upgrade costs are factored together. That seem...