Hello all, I have been trying to secure a buy and rehab rental property for a couple of weeks now, it has been difficult as I am using conventional loan. We have been outbid by cash buyers. I’m trying to find cash,I’v...

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I'm a newcomer to real estate investing and this forum. I'm seeking insights into the pros and cons of investing in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in south bay versus buying a condo in east bay, parti...

Hi BP Community. I have been a long-time “lurker” and now am a first-time poster. I own a SF rental in Northwest IN (former primary residence). First time renting this property.Property has been advertised on Craig...

Hello Fellow BPers,I just recently graduated college and started to gather a passion for REI. Right now, I'm educating myself on the subject through books, podcasts, this forum and other avenues of learning. I've gott...

Afternoon BP, I fear that I know the answer to my issue but want to get the advice of someone who is an expert in the Insurance game.  The exciting part is that I am a first-time investor and am in the process of clos...

What finishes are popular in your areas for higher end properties? What style is popular? (Modern, Traditional, Craftsman, Ranch, or?)Cabinets? (What colors are popular?) Countertops? (Granite, Quartz, Solid surface, ...

It seems to me that despite the near-constant protests to the contrary from certain people in the dark recesses of the internet, the tendency of large countries with powerful militaries is that they do not collapse. 
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I have new tenants in a SFR. They had repairs done without my knowledge or consent. Had I consented, I would have the repair company send me the bill. I will NOT allow tenants to have repairs done and then deduct that...

I'm thinking of buying this place and updating the kitchens and appliances to increase the cash flow. It is a duplex with 5 bedrooms 2.5 baths on one side and 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths on the other with a 1 bedroom suite i...

Hello, I am a relatively new landlord and would appreciate the input of more experienced landlords. I just finished renovating a very nice 1950s house in Charleston, SC and am interviewing tenants. I love the house a...