Hello BP.I am currently renting a home in Plano, TX. My lease ends in March '19, and I'd like to determine the viability of the following "live-in flip" plan from experienced investors and lenders in DFW:1. Acquire ou...

What if you lived in a property as a primary residence for 2 years, and rented it for 4 years, then moved back into it for 2 years before selling it? Does it still qualify for the capital gains tax exclusion or will o...

Hey everyone! so to start off, My names Josh.  I  joined BP in August of last year and have been chiming in and doing lots of research on different websites, social media, BP, ect while working a full time warehouse j...

Hi, I am VERY new to REI. Thus far I have read a few books, practiced analyzing properties, scoured Zillow, Craigslist & the MLS, spent hours on BP and secured a HELOC. I am convinced there is money to be made but...

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT:
-I have the opportunity to take a 40k loan @ a 0.75% rate (payments would start in 2014). Should I take it and pursue my real estate dreams?

-If not, how should I get started?

-If so, where do ...

It seems like every year at this time I wish I had something put in place for maint. on furnaces, etc...

I do not have it in my lease and if I did I do not think tenants would pay attention... but it seems li...

Hi Guys -

The past two years I've been gobbling up information on all things real estate - specifically buy and hold MF (1-4) in the low-middle income space.

I have finally come across a property that I believe wi...

What are your best marketing ideas you have come up with? I am looking to attract tennants for rental units. What will give me the most bang for my buck?

I have a 4-plex, C property, 2/1, built in mid 60's on a slab with very little insulation.  They currently have 30 gallon low boy electric tank heaters located in the kitchen.  I'm thinking about making the move to el...

I've been a landlord for seven years, but I'm just curious about what the rest of you do.  I always feel a little uncomfortable in this case.  Okay, let's say today is Tuesday.  You talk to Person #1 on the phone, pre...