Hello BP community!  My name is Michael Barone, and I live in Greeley, Colorado.  I absolutely LOVE the site!  I've listened to 45 podcasts already, and the wealth of information here is amazing!  So, thank you ALL fo...

So, as I suspected (but hoped I was wrong on), the kitchen/hallway/bathroom/laundry in my new buy and hold property have linoleum on 1/4" plywood underlayment, underneath which is another layer of linoleum, underneath...

My job of 25+ years is winding down due to sweeping changes in the market I work. It's a long story; the job isn't ending cold turkey, just slowing way down such that I need supplemental income. I suspect there's a go...

Hey ya'll! I work at Real Property Management (RPM Agile) of San Clemente as a property manager and agent. I just onboarded an 8 unit apartment complex a month ago and it is now time to begin enforcing rules and regul...

Hi, I am trying to see what has worked for other investors and which strategy seems smart.  I have lived in my primary home for 10 years and could cash out 40k to buy 2 more rental properties locally.  Or should I loo...

Hi folks, I just closed a property. I bought it off-market from Sundae.com. If you have not heard about it, it is like an auction. I bought the property based on inspection report. The house has foundation issue; crac...

Hi All.  Name is Eddie and I'm from the North San Diego area, which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Encinitas, etc.  When I'm not at work or chasing the kids, you can find me in or on the water.I'm a forty-something Wa...

So it looks like I made some money this year investing in rental properties.  Will have to pay taxes on it unless I can increase my expenses...  Any ideas for what to do today in new years eve relating to tax strategi...

Bidding at Foreclosure Auction can be profitable ---- you need to know what to expect if your are just starting.1) What due diligence should be performed prier to the auction? (as much as you can, comps, look at the p...

Would Class C tenants prefer their own washer dryer hookups or coin operated machines?I am re-doing the electrics for a run down 6 unit building. It currently has individual w/d hookups but they need upgrading. It wou...