I have a nice house which I have pictured below.  One of the rooms is covered in wood like you would see in a northern cabin.  It will be a lot of work to take it out, so I am wondering what you all think.  It really ...

Hi, BP! I've been lurking through the forums for almost a year so this introduction is certainly overdue. My name is Clare and I am originally from Kansas City, MO but am loving life in the Pacific Northwest! I live i...

I have been reading the site and other resources for a few weeks. This will be a wall of text, but I've thought this through and hope someone can check my math and assumptions about how this works.My goal is to compar...

Hello BP,Does anyone know where I can obtain the necessary forms for the lease option process? I feel like id be more confident having all my paperwork in order before I start calling potential buyers/sellers. Also wh...

I’m thinking of going into the military for reasons unrelated to real estate, was wondering what the benefits on being able to get VA loans are to real estate investors.

Hello hello, I know this and other guru/coaching topics have been discussed frequently, I've gone back and read most of the ones related to LU. Most seem to eventually devolve into guru vs anti guru and I'm hoping I c...

Dear ICSC Member,In the wee hours of this morning the U.S. Senate passed its version of a tax reform bill by a 51-49 margin along party lines. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) was the only Republican to vote against it due t...

After reading Amanda Han's book she mentioned how different the ROTH and 401k was, especially for us as investors. Looking for the directed 401k??? Have not found many places that will be a custodian for them and am a...

Advisers, bankers, and analysts weigh in on the impact of the Fed’s planned hikes, but the consensus is an increase in the cost of capital.

Investors in Multifamily Real Estate are bracing for an uptick in mortgage...

My wife is a about to be a licensed realtor. How does commission work when it is time to buy or sell?