Can a self storage facility owner/operator qualify as a real estate professional if it is their full time occupation, and meet the 750 hour material participation and greater than 500 hour rental real estate activity ...

Hello all, This is kind of a personal rant/ reflection so by no means do I expect many to read this. I'm at a crossroads in my life. I am frustrated with my job, and cannot take it anymore. It is at the point where I ...

I would like to buy real estate without an agent. I'm looking at properties around $1,500,000. With the standard 2.5% commission that is a savings of $37,500. 
1. How do I make the buyer aware of the savings they wou...

Hello,My name is Liz and I am a senior in college. I graduate in May and I will be relocating to Houston Texas to work as a Software Engineering Consultant. I have acquired this job for the purpose of solid income, bu...

Hey guys! Looking for some opinions here. I’m buying a SFR to rent out to college students in my area. This house is going to be a solid money maker, on a low end looking at 30% cash on cash return, and as high as 45%...

I've been reading many books, looking and analyzing many properties for a few years and I seem to be like all the others that fail to get started. The blueprint to cashflow seems to be overly simple. Save money, find ...

I had a thought I was curios about regarding property management, especially when first starting out. I know the general rule is to factor in using property management, whether you initially intend to use it or not. H...

Has anyone here on BP become a RE agent JUST to help with your own buy/rehab/sell business? Meaning: 1) have no intention of selling other peoples property. 2) Just got your license to have access to the MLS and other...

Ok, so i'm only 17 and I have about $3,000 in stocks right now and that's all the money I currently have. I am not working a job right now because of soccer on top of school, but I will be working one this summer. I w...

Hello I am new to the forum and somewhat new to investing (I bought one house rented it and sold to my tenants 3 years ago) I have been working as an accounting since graduating college in 2008. I am pregnant with my ...