Hello BP, I'm going to buy my first out-of-state rental property (MFR), since the numbers don't make sense for where I live (Los Angeles). However, I'm so afraid that I am going to be scammed and lose all my money, th...

Dummy me. Waiting WAY too long to put my foot down on a delinquent tenant. Got caught up in school, etc. On Wed June 21 she stated she had mailed the rent. As of Saturday, June 24, no rent received. On Sunday I held a...

Hello,My name is Steven. I am new to the real-estate investing world. Recently I read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and it peaked my interest. I’m currently reading Brandon Turners books, and I have plans to read others. I want ...

I"m trying to choose between the new Iphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy 3 and the reviews are mixed, so I thought to ask those who use them regularly here; I also suspect that most of the regular contributers at BP are u...

I started renting the home my family and I presently live in 5 years ago.Never being late on a payment I started getting forms delivered to my house that stated an auction was to be held for the property.I notified th...

Hello Fellow Investors!

I would really appreciate your advice on this matter.

Background Information
I own a condo in Santa Monica, CA that I am currently renting-out. I'd like to sell the condo in 2 or 3 years (af...

Hey all,We have a property in Greeley, CO and found out the tenant has not paid their utilities for the past 3 months and gas will be shut off today if they don't pay at least half of the bill today.This is our first ...

I have had a rolled over IRA invested in mutual funds for the last 10 years and am interested in diversifying my portfolio with real estate.  There is roughly $60k in the account.  Is this possible without penalty?

I have 5 doors in Georgia, type a or b.  I've noticed this tenant turnover cycle of one of my SFH, every call asks about accepting housing vouchers.  I not involved and not interested in learning about it or having to...

I came across a property on a private lake within the city limits of a highly visited tourist town in Colorado. The property was purchased several years ago and the house was leveled to build a custom home. The owners...