LED Lighting (fixtures)So incandescent is out, CFL’s lasted about two years and now we have LED bulbs but even better... LED fixtures! I’ve started changing out fixtures (as needed – interior and exterior) for the new...

Good morning BP, I’m a complete beginner but have spent plenty of hours on the BP forums and listening to podcasts. I’m in my early 40s married with 2 busy kids. I’m a project manager for a local electrical contractor...

Hello everyone!So I've been a member going on four years now.  Never even filled out my profile until recently.  I always had an interest in real estate, but at the time that I joined I was looking around for differe...

Hey everyone, I got my first multi-family deal by called calling the owner and need some tips on how to negotiate the deal. The owner is currently asking $1000000($83333 per unit) for 12 units brick apartment in a rur...

So I totally understand how to add value to a rundown property by doing the work myself -- it's good old-fashioned sweat equity (more properly termed "trading time for money.")What I don't understand is how it works t...

On 2/8/2023 LSM Land sent me a letter stating:Hi Reuben Gathright,We are a real estate investment firm based in Austin, Texas. As we were researching the county public records, we found you as the owner of a property...

Hello all, I am a new member to the forum from Northern New Jersey. I am seeking advice on a situation with a tenant. My wife and I bought our first home in 2015 which uniquely came with a tenant whom rented the ...

Hello,Looking to purchase a condo for investment. My last offer was $62500 and I'm paying closing costs (seller didn't not agree to cover any of it). Seller wants $65000. I still consider it a good deal even with purc...

Hi, I am not the best at thinking outside the box and from listening to the podcast I can tell that sometimes you have to think on your feet to make a deal work. I was wondering if you could post some unique and creat...

Purchased a SFH in Portland Oregon zoned RH (multifamily) in January that sits on about half of a 3700 SF lot.  The house was in poor condition, but did pass appraisal and qualify for a loan (after laying temp carpet ...