I figured we'd create a predictions thread for the stock market after I saw the Dow was below 7,000 for the first time in 12 years.

So . . . anyone have any predictions?

Hey guys, I need some help. I bought a house at an auction. There was not access allowed to view the property prior to bidding. After I won the auction, I was walking around the house to get some more ideas on what to...

Ok, random one here... anyone in Indy ever put solar panels on your rentals?  Now before you tear into my crazy idea... I know, I know... I'm sure there a ton of reasons why you don't want to do this... but I'm an env...

What does everyone think of this property? it is a 7-unit located in Manchester, NH and is kind of in the ghetto. It is fully occupied; tenant pays the utilities other than two of the units. Two units do need to be re...

So recently, I was going to use a CPA for a corporate tax return. He outlined that book keeping was $45/hr and corporate tax would be $500, and any additional costs to file to USA would be determined later. I told him...

In the inspection period of a REO and this thing has run all over it! I have had professional inspections and quotes for pest, foundation, roof, and mold. My plan is to renegotiate a lower price or walk. This house ha...

What do you think of this rate?  I'm wanted to jump on locking in a lender in case rates go up at the Fed meeting next week....Property info:  Duplex, $155k, 25% downRate quote:  30 yr fixed, 5.125% (no points), $1339...

Hello BP,I am just getting started and have been active in my local REIA, I have been approached, about a week after a meeting, by a member who has offered his mentorship and would like to do a deal with a 50/50 split...

Morning all!!...ok so I've been on BP now for 6 months and seem to have missed something really basic. My wife and I are committed to the RE business, but one question keeps popping up. How do afford/qualify to build ...

Hey BP! not having much luck getting responses in the forums, but I'll keep trying. I have been thinking about the worse case or "nightmare" tenant situation. This of course involving extensive amounts of purposeful d...