I have a beach property which needed some fascia wood to be replaced and also the roof over the porch along with a few other minor items. The porch is about 18' by 10'. I was referred a contractor so I was definitely ...

When I hear someone who says real estate is not for them because they don't want to have to unclog a toilet, I inwardly laugh. Sometimes outwardly. You see these people who wake up at 6am and work until 4 or 5, talk a...

Recently I ran into this guy who I thought was selling his house. When I met him at the house it turned out to be an investor. The house looked good for the price but he was asking a 10% earnest deposit and we had to ...

Hi,I have been reading BP on and off for almost 2 years. I am a chinese based in Beijing, China. would like to invest in buy&hold SFR in Houston area. I had some luck buying some properties in Beijing when prices ...

The Title company has sent me a bill for title insurance,  I was wondering what are ways to save on this? 

Any landlords or investors know of ways you can defer taxes on real estate profits? 

There is no formula on how to have a successful day, or is there!

1. Start the day with one of your favorite songs, that inspires you or gets you motivated! One of my songs is Soulja Boy Tell'em-Turn my swag on (For...

Happy holidays to all!Quick question. I'm being told that general contractors don't need a license in the State of Ohio ..and a Google search seems to support that.But.. also says some do need licenses? Can anyone cla...

Okay, so this one is a little out there even for me!What on earth could I possibly be talking about?  $3,900 for a real house, not a Barbie doll house right?  Where am I -- Detroit???  (See what I did there Josh, you ...

Many investors I know are actively bypassing realtors, and I would like to hear what others think.

(I know this is probably not popular in a forum made of realtors. I am primarily interested in hearing when this stra...