So we're building a One million plus spec house in Arlington Heights and down the street a real good friend of mine is building his own home. I was at my site today looking at the progress when we decided to walk down...

Looking at this decent 20 unit apartment complex.  Below are the current break down of income and expenses.  PM fees are also included in Total expenses.  Sales price is $700k.  Loan would be 25% down at 4.5% fixed fo...

Hey BP Community, I need some advice/help with a little curve ball that was thrown my way with my first rental property. In October I purchased a duplex which I'm currently house-hacking. There is a brook which runs i...

A look into Austin MSA related to real estate before & after the COVID-19 pandemic, and into the future.
I wrote a similar paper almost a year ago today, good cross reference for this read.
Leading up to and con...

Can someone explain to me how tax depreciation works as an LP? At what point do I actually pay taxes on my capital gains? Is it really just deferment and at some point I'll have to pay on all of it?  Seems like a too...

I know that applicants who have a service animal are exempted from any no-pets policies and fees/extra charges.
However, what does the law say about emotional support animals? Are applicants who own them protected b...

Long story short; I rented out my home to a couple and their mom that started on Nov 1 2010. I used the model lease agreement provided by BP which covered everything. I received rent for Nov and December. I did not re...

I sent out three hundred and twenty five post cards last week looking for buyers and got zero calls.
I used click2mail and the post card I used was white and here is what I put on it.

$$$.30 on the dollar!!
Must sell...

Ok, this is my first forum post (on any platform) so hopefully this comes out clear.I just advertised my first rental and we have been getting calls and I have come across 2 things I was not prepared for.1. We have a ...

I have just returned to the No. Va. from S.W. Fla.and I’m puzzled about what is happening at the settlement table here.Now as a Realtor I am well aware that the settlement agent conducting the closing will tell anyone...