I'm just starting out with real estate investing. I sent out some direct mail letters, and I have someone who called me back who has a property they want to sell! The owner admitted to me that the property needs a lot...

Hey BP community!I’m about to start building a vacation rental in the dessert near Joshua Tree. I’m starting to feel that by the time it’s built we could be in a rescission (if we’re not already). What will this look ...

Hey Everyone,I live near Tracy, California (near the Bay Area) and I am looking to invest out of state for cash flow properties. I am not really sure what states/areas to look at. I'd like to invest a maximum of 100k....

Have any of you had a tenant demanding information about the owner (when you are the property manager)?  I assume because they think they can get what they want if they can harass the owner too.  How do you handle tha...

If I buy and sell houses(flip) as a full time job, do I pay capital gains taxes? I read somewhere if it can be proven as a full time commitment and its the only source of income I make, the capital gains taxes are inc...

We're newbies...go easy! :D

We're about to buy our first investment property, a duplex with excellent income. It has been on the market for 200+ days.

We're making an offer soon. Is there a rule-of-thumb for t...

It's been close to two years that my wife and I have been officially referring to ourselves as "real estate investors". Its been amazing how many people we've met and doors have opened by talking openly with others...

Good contractors are so hard to find?

I dont have any experience dealing with contractors, but I frequent several REI message boards and it seems to me that one of the biggest complaints I see over and over is how ha...

Hi there, one of my properties in Washington DC has a leaky garbage disposal. I told the plumber to go check it out and if he can fix it great but if he has to replace it then to just remove it all together and not re...

Hi all - Thought I'd share some of the "red flags" or warning signs I consider when accepting bookings at our vacation / short term rentals.  If several or most of these are present, I won't hesitate to deny or cancel...