Hi All,I was wondering are you still using the 1% rule when doing quick and dirty new deal analysis? Is anyone out there still able to achieve the 1% rule and in which markets?Recently I noticed I get to 0.7 or 0.8% a...

I have had various feedback from praise to criticism on the model I use as I invest in real estate. I base a lot of my model on the opportunity I wish I had at the beginning of my real estate investing career and part...

Hey BP Fam, do you remember your first 10 rental properties? As a newbie REI, I would love to hear more about your experiences starting out. I've set a 10 year goal for myself to acquire 50 rental units. As a shorter ...

BP!I need some help.Today my girlfriend and I were having a debate on buying a property using leverage through a loan or buying a property outright in cash. I know that leverage is can be a good thing for investors if...

I am in negotiations for a large, 264 acres, of timber land that I plan to divide up and sell 20 ac lots. Located in Washington state, near Wenatchee / Leavenworth area. I have called a total of 5 local banks/credit u...

It's been a while since I posted on this, and I get a lot of questions on it, so here goes:
1.  Location matters.  Gatlinburg is ground zero.  You will pay a premium to be there, but it will probably pay off in the l...

Hey BP I have been thinking a lot about the issue of depreciation on rental properties and what happens when you sell one after a long time without use of a 1031. I guess I have been thinking about a property that is ...

Saw this article on MSN Money today: The answer to this question will tell you if you're wealthy.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Excerpt from the article:...

Hello my name is Justin Reyes and I’m 30 years old. I been working for a company for only 3 years and have about $30k vested in my 401k. I want to take it out and buy my first property to possibly hack or 1031 exchang...