I know flippers sometimes write penalty phrases into contracts ("must complete by XXX or pay $/week/month"). Do you ever pay your GCs extra when they get it done on time or early? Or, are they being paid to do that al...

Relatively new BP member who is also a fee based CFP.  I find concentrated positions held in small businesses/RE to be the best wealth generator a person could have.  Feel free to ask me anything about investments, fi...

Welcome to the 2nd annual Hunger Games!! (Meaning that we all are hungry for success... There will be no killing here)Due to the success of the first game and multiple requests for a round 2, well... Here we go!!Again...

Hey guys I am new to real estate investing. I am a recent graduate went to school for urban and regional planning. I've been doing some research and have decided to invest in Chicago, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Atlant...

I was listening to Podcast Show 81 the other day and one of the things Michael Quarles said really surprised me.  He said that when someone calls him to sell them their house, he does not (ever) make an offer. He (ess...

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26 Year old , Passive investor with a few retail commercial buildings ( $700K average price tag )  all rented out  and a couple business...

So I've got a Commercial Broker sending me leads from MFR in Washington, he's operating mostly in the Tacoma - Olympia area. But I'm blown away by the prevailing cap rates going on. Can anyone shed some light on ...

I currently own one single family rental property and am looking to purchase a duplex or a triplex next to rent out. Would it be in my best interest to create an LLC?

I'm a newbie here and am looking for all the guid...

Hello BP,I own 3 multi-family buildings in Chicago.  I have plans to ramp up my real estate investing.  I would love to acquire another handful of buy and hold rentals over the next few years.  I have also been contem...

She's a pretty great tenant other than the fact that she didn't disclose she had a dog.  NOt only a dog but a Pitbull, who is on my insurance co's list of dogs they won't insure.  She's also 6 months pregnant (the ten...