Let's say you just completed a renovation project and the appraisal came back higher than you expected for once. You now have an opportunity to pull out a ton of equity with a cash out refi. Would you do this even if ...

I see no compelling evidence that buy and hold forever can produce real returns on capital north of what can be had in equities markets with very few exceptions. Please try to poke holes in my arguments below. Id love...

Hi BP, I've just bought a property in Rancho Cucamonga in California  and rent it out from last year. Since I live in Southern California, the price of real estate is kind of high. Therefore , although I've already pu...

Hi, first post.  I am currently employed and make about $90k.  I currently do not own a home.  My wife and I currently rent a home that is owned by my in-laws.  We have 2 kids, one has moved out and the other is away ...

Hello guys!Please help!I have a new tenant w/ children who relocated in the area for a job promotion. From the day she moved in she's been complaining about the smallest things(its been 2weeks); one blind missing roll...

This is my first post, finally! I'm very impressed by this community and look forward to connecting with people. The information is overwhelming so I'm hoping for some early guidance. I would like to start my investme...

I've read that you should always have a realtor as part of your dream team. How can a realtor assist you? How much commision should you pay a realtor?

I purchased a duplex in June in the South Jersey area to house hack with the expectation that the roof would need to be fully replaced, including decking. I also have a dead chimney that I want to be brought below the...

Hi everyone, I am new to real estate and this form. Seeing so much great advice and information here, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share some wisdom on my situations:I live in Vancouver and purchased ...

5 fatal mistakes from new Reo Agents

The biggest mistakes are actually pretty common among new comers and even among the experienced. Read these and start implementing these...