I'm very new to investing, so i thought about starting out as a bird dog as it seems like the easiest thing to do to get started in this kind of work. After reading the Michigan State Laws, bird dogging seems illegal....

Hello guys! So I’m going to be buying my first 4 plex around February, in the Daytona Beach, FL area.
It’s my very first one, so I’m just kicking off my business.

I’m going to be going into this with one other part...

Hi,I am new to real estate investing but find the concept very interesting and would like to start a real estate investment company. I am a CPA working as an auditor for investment companies in the Securities and Futu...

Just spent a decent amount of coin doing a make ready during a vacancy.  Come tax time, how do you generally categorize these expenses? Two biggest expenses were flooring (improvement) and interior painting (repair). ...

Hi, I am an NYC/NJ based investor looking out of state for opportunities. Chicago has caught my eye due to all the development that is happening (i.e. Obama library, casino, etc.) in conjunction with affordable prices...

Hello BP community, I am considering purchasing a duplex here in Ohio. The major concern I have is it has a septic system. The current owner is having it inspected by the county health department. We both know it...

Funny...

http://www.minyanville.com/articles/greenspan-equity-risk-mortgages-credit-mgm/index/a/18365/from/yahoo

Aging Greenspan Losing Ability to Obfuscate Financial Issues

Alan Greenspan, writing in today's Finan...

My youngest brother and his friends rented a prom house down the jersey shore.  Apparently the guy that owns the house is a genius.  He bought a big old house, and rents it out to proms every year.  He hires 2 securit...

Hello, I am a newbie and excited to learn from all of you. I am looking for buildings that allow short term rentals in South Florida, and preferably in Fort Lauderdale. Which buildings (e.g., name/address) would you r...

Hello All, I was hoping someone could provide me with some clarity regarding a deposit question. I have had a tenant in a rental unit for a 2 years now. They have renewed their lease annually. This year I will be incr...