Hi all, I see many people asking in these forums what costs to keep in mind when estimating a property that will be turned into a STR. I compiled the list below with the most relevant items in my experience. What cost...

Wondering if anyone can offer some insight on this? Ever seen something like this?

I own a self storage facility and am looking for a way to expand again as demand is high. I am looking to do this creatively as my...

Hi BPers,I'm looking into this DC choice housing voucher program. Has anyone tried this? Rents seem really high that they provide.With any subsidized housing I worry about:1. the quality of the tenant2. the subsidy no...

I am considering entering a contract for a duplex that I found though Trulia. This would be my first investment property and my strategy is to buy and hold. Does this sound like a good deal?Purchase price: 105,000Down...

Hi Everyone, I have a few tenant applications and one of them is offering to pay the full 12-month lease's rent up front with the security deposit. After the screening process the background check, eviction report, an...

Hello there!I just attended a local RIA club meeting where they talked about note investing – first time for me hearing about note investing. It was a really nice eye-opener for the opportunities available and other m...

http://www.straitstimes.com/news/business/property/story/woman-charged-marketing-foreign-properties-without-licence-20140521As many may know there is a huge sales effort over seas to sell US turn Key properties. And m...

I wanted to show an interaction that with a FAUX lender.. He sent me a PM on BP.. but it could easily be linkdin or facebook or Craigslist or connected investor.this is classic interaction with these guys.. the websit...

Hi all - I need your expert perspectives! Please weigh in if you have been in this situation before...I have new tenants in a house I am renting in NJ. Rent is 2k/month. A young married couple who seem fantastic. Ever...

Hi BP,I came across this interesting announcement on the HUD.gov site today. Looks like HUD might be looking to make Section 8 and Housing Vouchers less difficult to accept by initiating listening sessions across the ...