I just received a call from my banker telling me that this policy would be effective on June 29 2008. This really slow down a lot of new investors like me. Does anyone know if this applies for the whole lending indust...

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I was wondering what most of you real estate investors would consider the "ideal" number of properties to be able to quit your job and live comfortably without having the NEED to pick up another prope...

i hate talking about carpets in rentals. it gets my blood boiling. i hate shopping for carpet. It's like buying a mattress - if you dont know anything about it, you are getting screwed over. i hate dealing with tenant...

I finished a remodel for a lady in texas.  At the end of the job she refused to pay the final bill stating, "i am disputing the bill so I do not have to pay all of this".  She then began to claim items that were not p...

I have an opportunity to invest in a new construction build in Peyton, Colorado.  It's a hot market next to Falcon where there are lots of new homes selling for $300,000 to $600,000.  The numbers on the deal are $162,...

Dear BP Family, I know this isn't the most flashy of topics, but here is the situation I am in: My company recently purchased a 7-unit property in Portland, OR (Keyword alert: 'Portland' is being discussed on biggerpo...

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This is my first post as a desperate condo owner. I have a condo with a leak in the ceiling where I used to live. I moved out with the intention of renting it. In the week that I have moved out and was p...

Got a unit that turned over and the tenant left the unit smelling real bad. Can't really put my finger on it but smells sort of like body odor, cigarette smoke and uncleaned clothes. Doesn't quite smell like they smok...

Hi BP,I've got an opportunity to JV on a rehab flip deal with some other local investors.  This is great for me as i'm new to the game and they can show me the ropes, they have the resources, and most of all they have...

Looking to rehab a 1950's rancher, it needs to be rewired due to the old existing knob and tube wiring. It also has original plaster walls in decent condition. I was originally thinking a full gut job in order to make...