Hey BP friends, I'm writing as an active real estate investor in the Tampa bay market for the past few years.  Mostly, I buy properties cash and have been acquiring them through the auctions and MLS.  Lately, I've be...

Made an offer on a really nice 3/1.5 house in a c+/b- neighborhood in Akron, Ohio. House was priced way under the market at only. 60k asking price. Super nice house with nice landscaping , hardwood floors in great con...

Just acquired my first REI. 3 plex in a C neighborhood and I would like to raise rent. Each unit is occupied and they are all on month to month. I was thinking of sending them a notice that in 3 months rent will be in...

Hello all, Longtime reader, first-time poster.We have a classic Chicago 2-flat in Bucktown. We live on the first floor and rent the 2nd. 
Both units are 2bd, 1bath, ~1100 sq. ft. R4 zoningBasement is about ~1050 sq. ...

I’m looking to invest in my first rental property in the next year or two. I’d like to learn a little bit about being a landlord before I do so I’m compliant with laws and tax requirements etc. The rest I’ll probably ...

I’m pretty new and am struggling figuring out good ways to come up with the money for a down payment! Any ideas?

First off I'll start with my disclaimer:

This is MY version of a "Do it yourself" yellow letter. I know there are other ways to do it and companies that you can pay that will d...

Hey guys and gals!Before I get to my actual post, let me just say this..First and foremost, I'm pumped! Pumped about the future and what it WILL hold. Pumped about the big juicy problems I am currently dealing with (d...

Hey guys I have been listening to a lot of podcasts and many of them talk about frugality and saving money or being cheap. I was always raised to believe that being cheap is expensive, sure you may save money right no...

I have a daughter in college with a 4yr tuition bill that will total $120,000 plus. So, while money is tight I thought it would be a good idea to purchase home warranties for our 3 homes (10 individual units in total ...