Hi BP,I have been an avid consumer of real estate books and podcasts produced by BP. Therefore, I really value the type of thinking common among our community members. This post is asking for general advice and strate...

So i've been traveling a lot and thinking about significant equity in our properties while on the road.  Since the Portland market has been on fire and we've owned 4 properties for 10 plus years we have some very nice...

I hate to be a downer, but with a significant overhaul of the tax code recently we are seeing first hand some RE investors (and individuals) get hit with huge tax bills and sometimes penalties.  There are tremendous b...

For my first purchase, I will be house hacking in a multifamily property. The examples below just happen to be in PA where I have never lived. The questions apply to any property no matter the State. When I return to ...

Hi,I am looking for my next investment. I have a few SFHs in Bay Area but now looking to invest somewhere else. Some more details belowGoals: Medium term appreciation (10 year horizon) with minimal or some cashflow to...

My lawyer advised me against buying a property that is being wholesaled. She said if the person doesn’t own the property don’t buy it. What are people’s thoughts?

Hi guys! I am wanting to start investing ASAP and I have recently started a property management position. I am 18 and in the process of getting my KY real estate license but I really want to go ahead and invest. I hav...

Let's say there's an unmarried couple with kids. Boyfriend has a business and is considered self employed, but he can't get a mortgage because he doesn't have two years of self employment income. So, he "hires" his gi...

The neighbor who lives next to my rental home has threatened to sue me because he alleges my tenant has not responded adequately to his requests that she quiet or remove her barking dog. He also complains that she hol...

After advertising our vacant unit, I had several people fill out an application right away, and now I'm getting a round of people who just want a showing to see if they are interested BEFORE they pay the money to fill...