Been on BP for about a month now and this is my first post. I'm starting to feel that paralysis by analysis feeling. In the last year I've read two dozen books on real estate, done hours of research on the web, lis...

I old look at buying your lumber early.  Most of it comes out of Canada.  Prices tripled lastTime Trump out tariff in Canada.  Plus availability .China-  would buy ahead your electric breaker boxes and out let connect...

I am thinking of purchasing a $25k lot that i can fit for sure a small 4plex on in a city that is surrounded by heavy industrial plantsMy plan is building a 4 plex with 1 room, 1 restroom, small living room, tiny kitc...

My last tenant had three pet rabbits that she let run free through out the house.  It wasn't until we had hired a house inspector to do a routine evaluation that we realized how much damage her pets had done.  The bas...

I purchased a 4 bed, 4 bath 2100 sq. ft. home in Oct. 2017 ($298k...Allen, TX). Since then, I have had a couple life changes (grown daughter moved out and broke off my relationship). I am now paying $2300 (w/HOA) per ...

I'm looking at a 2 unit deal in Chicago (2 flat). It also has a basement that I'm told could be made into a 3rd unit. Does anyone in Chicago know the legalities around this? Is it possible to turn this 2 unit into a 3...

My question is whether the car comes with it. ;-)************************************************************Condemned California home with holes in roof, mildew, sells for $1.23 millionA condemned home in Northern Ca...

Hey BP!I recently found myself in an interesting scenario where myself and a seller are battling over an earnest money deposit due to differing views on the definition of a mortgage financing contingency. In short, he...

My current rehab is my first real experience using contractors. My wife chose one that I didn't like right away. He is too pretty and flashy. But, never the less; I have to sleep with her. So, we hired him for roof an...

Ok folks, I bought a quad at foreclosure auction that currently has tenants in 3 of the 4 units. What do I do with the tenants? Does the change in ownership affect the lease signed with previous owner? Should I po...