If you've got the stomach for a complicated story problem from a newbie, I'd sure appreciate the insights of more experienced investors on my next move. The gist of my question: How do I best maximize the opportunity ...

Hi BP Family, Since we have seen a incline in our prices rapidly I'd say from 2011 it's now 2015 how long do you guys think this will last? I bought a property in the Bay Area in Jan 2011 for $179k there is a flip pro...

I'm looking to learn how to structure my wholesaling business. I want to create it knowing what jobs need to be done or roles need to be filled. What parts, how much can I structure and turn to a system that only need...

Hi All,We own a 2 bd/2ba condo in a luxury high rise in downtown San Jose. We purchased it when we lived up there, and then have had it rented for about 5 years.  We are living in San Diego now.  San Jose has a ton o...

Hello Everyone!I am closing on my first rental property (SFR) next week and I plan on self-managing.  It is also worth mentioning that I plan to acquire five additional SFR's by year end and to continue to scale up fr...

As this is my first purchase in the commercial realm I am hoping to gain some skilled knowledge of what I am getting into. I am dealing with a seasoned seller who seems to be demanding a bit much for the property I wo...

One thing I'm currently struggling with is the order of operations.
1. Browse the market (MLS, Craigslist, Facebook marketplace) for potential properties, keep an eye and ear out for off-market (network)2. Pull aside...

I have seen so many posts and scam programs from people who can help you "get rich quick" by flipping homes talking about using "other peoples money" to flip homes. Well, as an investor and agent of almost 20 years le...

We are real estate developers, licensed in real estate and construction. We don't really work real estate as agents, other than to list and show our own properties, and purchase land for projects. Same with constructi...

This is a follow-up to my recent post about IRA audit myths. In this long sequel, I will discuss hiring audit and "IRS audit insurance."
1. DIY IRS audits.
Can you defend yourself against an IRS audit without hired ...