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I'll never understand our fake concerns with oil and stupidity not to drill here. There is an article at the end of this post from Geological Assn that seems to be legit. Why are we so stupid?
WHY ARE WE FORC...
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I've never built a home and I'm thinking about becoming my own general contractor. Can anyone provide some useful tips on how to choose the right subcontractors and best practices on foundation, framing, and insulatio...
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Hi, I am wandering why our property has had no applications?We are priced the same as everyone else in the area but are the only renovated one. Why are they not following through. I have had people take applications a...
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Hello BP community,First post here and a newbie, wannabe re investor. I have been educating myself for the past 6 months, reading books, blogs, listening to podcasts etc. I feel like I've maintained an objective point...
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Hey everyone, I'm Nick. I'm 19 years old and moved from Vermont to Austin about two months ago. I'm currently trying to get involved in real estate in any way I can. Advice on what any of you wish you did/knew at my a...
We’re under contract for our second rental property. The seller is an old man who needs a week in the house after closing before he moves into his retirement home. Our realtor just wants to include an addendum in the ...
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I have approx 20k in the stock market and am just starting out in RE investing. Historically, the stock market can give a 7% return per year. I think a cash on cash return of 10-13% is typical for real estate investor...
We have a tenant that has been very difficult to deal with. When we contact him he just does not answer most of my text messages and calls. His lease ended on January 31, 2024 and he is now on the month to month from ...
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I see plenty of Airbnb listings in Jacksonville, but little information on short term rental regulations for the city. Are there regulations (hotel tax?) governing these short term rentals, or any special hoops to jum...
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I've had several complaints from neighbors about one of my rentals in GA, which has a Section 8 tenant. The tenants pay rent on time and treat the property at the minimum acceptable level. They punched a hole in a d...