Hey there! I've been looking for our next STR investment and have been drawn to the Smokies...like so many other investors. I, of course, am looking for a deal. A diamond in the rough that we can improve and then incr...

Hello BP! I am located in Southern California.  In order to take advantage of the current market, I am deciding whether to sell my SFH Southern California property I bought in 2014 and do a 1031. As you know, the Cali...

I have been speaking with a realtor for a few weeks now; she was a work colleague's recommendation. We get along well and she is very professional but I'm not exactly sure what's happening here. She offered to get tog...

I fell like there is more to it than just this. I have watched lots of videos on people claming that if you invest $1m dollar into index funds and only take out 4% every year then you will never run out of money. Is t...

Hi BP community I'm looking for your opinions on tenant screening fees for credit and background checks.We have a SFH for rent and were going to do the screening process through Cozy.co since it seems really easy for ...

Can someone please explain how a 1031 Exchange works?

I recently became a Certified Private Money Broker and my original plan was I thought I would use that business to build my Capital so that I could then become a Real Estate Investor.  As I started out in my Broker bu...

Bank of America just announced zero down payment, zero closing cost, and no minimum credit score mortgages for Black and Hispanic first-time homebuyers. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-30/bofa-tests-no...

Hi Everyone:I am new to this forum. This is literally the first discussion I posted here. We are currently under an agreement of a 4-plex of 1million. We are debating whether it is a good idea to buy this property or ...

Hi everyone,
I had my first eviction case experience and it was quickly dismissed in favor of the tenant.  My property manager did everything by the book. The tenant was on a month-to-month lease and we gave her more...