Chicago is a hot market now but the State, County and City all have significant public employee pension and healthcare debt (that cannot be reduced except maybe in a bankruptcy).  Property taxes are already high, but ...

I'm currently in Seoul and wondering if there are others as well, if so let's connectEven for other US citizens traveling abroad, I'm curious to hear stories of your experiences you found to be new, exciting, interest...

I’m trying to set some financial goals for myself and I keep hearing how I should be specific so that I know exactly what I’m working towards. With that, I want to make sure I’m understanding some of the calculations ...

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I was wondering if it was a good idea to lend money from a HELOC on your primary residence?

My thinking is if I own my primary residence free and clear, I take out a HELOC and use it to invest in le...

As I'm researching and reading and google searching and listening... I'm learning.I just wanted to use this space to note things I learn as I learn them.  I have absorb so much in the past month.  Not looking for a lo...

Hi all,I'm working on offering a free report to commercial real estate investors and multifamily property owners as a way to build my authority, credibility, and expertise in my local community, and I'd like do get yo...

I have a couple in mind. David Greene's The One Brokerage is on my list but that's just because I tend to trust things related to Bigger Pockets, they have been helpful and the associate seems on point. But before I d...

I know, I know..holding a rental property in s-corp is generally a bad idea.  But it was done this way by my parents.So my family members' s-corp holds a rental property.  And after researching for some time, I realiz...

I wanted to introduce myself on BP. I have been a Landlord for 10+ years. I own, manage, and fuss with 16 doors. All maintenance is done by me... I am looking to get out of that.

We have 4 single family and a 12 Uni...

Hi everyone!  I'm a new landlord (lady?)...just purchased a duplex and closing on a fourplex on Thursday. My question is, why is the insurance so darn expensive? My agent said they are required to insure properties at...