Bought a SFH at the end of last year. Off market deal, had a tenant who owner said , "has not paid rent in 6 months, and i dont want to deal with the eviction process." I got the house for an awesome deal. One of my b...

As we approach a seasonally slower period for investors and real estate professionals, I thought I'd share some insight into the Oregon Coast Vacation Rental Market; permitting, performance and what to look out for in...

just bought a property, inherited a tenant. very nice property, side by side. 1bd 1ba. she has been there for over 10+ years, maybe 15. she pays $475. the lowest rent surrounding is $775. I want $850. mortgage is $1,2...

I just had a consultation with someone who has the following story. Classic example of a prohibited transaction. Sometimes I hear arguments against “checkbook control” that custodian is there to protect your IRA and p...

Hi everyone,I've got a weird question today.  My husband has been working on our ancient 4plex including what started as a small handful of repairs at one of the units where a tenant's been living for about 18 years (...

Hi Bigger PocketsI really enjoy reading the forum, blog, as well as BP books by Brandon Turner and Trench.  I enjoy trying to figure out what strategies will work best for me.It does seem like many members here are al...

I am in New York State.I have a one year written lease with the tenant which will end on Oct 31, 2015. Rent was paid on time before. Usually I sent a message or a phone call to confirm the rent collection date. Howeve...

Hello all. I'm a beginner who is almost feeling comfortable enough (educated/prepared) to take my first shot at a rehab. I would like to ask you all a question: think back to your first REI project. Although you proba...

Good Morning Fellow Investors, I am writing this post in hopes of getting some advice, recommendations, or prudent remarks from investors who have a lot more experience with real estate than I do. Since my time is lim...

Hey there BP Community!I had a very interesting conversation the other day with a Buy and Hold stock investor who is completely sitting on the sidelines with Stable Funds over the next six months to a year. He said th...