Hey BP - looking for some advice on this one.
I bought a house at the end of June in an area I have not done business before.  Through referrals, we settled using a local RE attorney.  On the HUD and in the final set...

So i recently realized a house I purchased came with an extra, already subdivided lot, that I can sell separately. It is a small lot, but lots sell well in my area. The cheapest other one in town is 20k, but it is lar...

I know these are solid for agents as people don't instantly think to refer a friend to their agent who sold their last house with perfect consistency. It is less clear to me if investors would also benefit from this. ...

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I am in the process of finishing the attic space in my two family. I am debating between vinyl planking and carpet. We got a quote and the vinyl planking would be more than double the cost of the carpet (3,...

Hey everyone.Was wondering if anybody would recommend a tax guy that works with real estate investors in Southern California?

I am on Day 3 of my membership in the BP family and a bit overwhelmed at the wealth of information and success stories available.  Getting into REI was actually my husband's idea even though I have been in the Real Es...

Hello, my name is Matthew and I'm currently a college student in Austin, Texas.  I recently realized I've gone through some paralysis by analysis for months on this site and others by learning, reading, watching infor...

Hey everyone, this is Brian from Carol Stream, IL.
I'm a software developer with no background in RE besides my primary residence.  I'd like to buy and hold locally, single family or small 2-4 unit properties, but if...

I'm working on purchasing my first investment property. 
Do you think it's better to finance it for as long as possible to have a lower payment, OR finance for a shorter term to build up equity faster? TIA

I know this question has been asked over and over again but there are always new members with different viewpoints.  To make this as brief as possible I have four SF rentals.  Two are only around 65-70% LTV but the ot...