Looking for some BP tax experts/investors on this one:  I was cold calling potential sellers the other day and talked to an older gentleman who owns over 25 properties in my area.  He has considered selling in the pas...

Any suggestions on Home Warranty companies for Rental Homes in california. Also looking for suggestions and inputs on what key appliances would be required to be covered which would turn out to be most expensive to r...

Hi allI'm new to the real estate investment and I had my first rental closed with tenants moved in November 1st (in north Dallas).Three days after move in I received a call at 5 am from the tenant saying the bathroom ...

ive got 2 properties I am looking at both with very motivated sellers, divorce and over worked land lord. I should know soon if I get my FHA loan, but if I don't I will be trying creative financing. Question is though...

Wondering if anyone has any input on implementing RUBS for their property.  I'm soon to close escrow on a 45 unit building in Central California (Bakersfield) and of course I'm looking to reduce expenses so I'm consid...

Hi I'm (very slowly) coming to the end of the refurbishment on my first STR and wanted to install a keyless entry system. There are a lot of different types out there so I wanted some advice. Can anyone recommend a sp...

Hi everyone,
From what I understand about short-term real estate gains, a way to avoid them is to buy another and do a 1031. Are there other ways to shelter the gains from tax? The amount will be between $30-40k in g...

I bought a duplex that I merged into a SF in the seattle area. As a result one of the room lost a lot of light and I would like to add a window in one of the walls. The issue is that permitting takes a lot of time and...

Good Morning BP!I'm about to begin a project in Ormond Beach, FL, and the house will not pass muster for a normal homeowners policy at the moment.  I'm told by an insurance agent that I need a "Builders Risk" policy t...

Anyone who had experience living and investing in one of those "barndominium" which is usually in an airpark (mostly in Texas)? How energy efficient are they? How good can they keep their values (regardless of location)?