I think I found my first deal in Kingwood (Houston area).  Long story short:An old friend of a friend bought this house in 2007.  Lived there for a couple of years got married and moved.  He paid $124,000, tried to se...

I just wanted to post a quick hello to everyone, I've been reading a lot of helpful threads on BP so figured it was time to sign up and jump in. I'm new to the site but not to real estate. I am a buy and hold invest...

A house was sitting on the market during this past long cold winter in the Midwest with no heat and utilities. I was told by the realtor that all the pipes broke as a result. Never lived in a place that snows in my wh...

I am wondering how these 2 favor for new & seasoned investors. I personally like the MPP calculations because it seems as if you are allotting for  majority cost involved in a flip.... repairs, profit, holding &am...

I am installing granite in my kitchens. My install guy will charge $75 less if he doesnt have to polish the sink cut for an undermount sink. I am not worried about the $75 right now, but more worried about the long te...

Hello BP, 
I'm not an investor yet, but my wife and I are considering holding on to our first home when we move to a bigger place and renting it out.  When we move, we'll own the first house free and clear, but are c...

I Recently Got my New York State License. I feel Like my Strengths are More aligned towards Working Commercial side, I’m very Analytical Person. I’m a Agent with Keller Williams . What advice you have for me?1. How do...

Good Morning BP:Sometimes real estate transactions happen quickly and easily, sometimes they drag on for months.  I'm looking for agents in the Northwest Indiana area, knowledgeable specifically in Gary, Lake Station ...

I'm interested in learning...I went to a fortune builders seminar and am debating to attend their 3 day seminar I've already paid for.. So they can try to sell me on $35,000. Or so more... Not going to do that...but w...

Hello BP, I'm curious if you could provide some insight into the 50% rule. More specifically, does this rule of thumb include property management fees or would those be additional?

Thanks in advance!