I have several small multi-family properties, and the cash on cash % return in my area (Northern Indiana) hovers around 20%. I'm thinking of taking the plunge into larger (50+ unit) apartment buildings/complexes. As a...

Hi BP Nation,It looks like the recent gains in property values in the Mid West region  will be sustained in  2016. According to new report published by the Wichita State University Center for Real Estate for Kansas Ci...

I am looking for real estate investment analysis software that will work well for a beginner, but has enough depth that it will serve me well as I become more knowledgeable and gain multiple properties.   I'm starting...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share a recent small victory for me. I’ve been strapped down for 3 years paying $500 a month on my 2011 Toyota Tundra and I finally have it completely paid off! It felt great sending in t...

Greetings - I am new to this forum, but not entirely new to real estate. I have successfully renovated & flipped two houses in recent years. However, after much deliberation I have decided to pursue all of my focu...

I recently came across a property through an agent with attractive numbers for a house flip. We have had brief discussion regarding general Q&A information, and proceeded to provide an ARV price range that would b...

Hey BP community,My partner and I just purchased our first buy-and-hold property.  It's 3 units and is under renovation right now.  We are expecting our first renters to move in by March 2015.  It's currently under hi...

Hey guys,  we often talk about the tax benefits of owning real estate.  Do these benefits extend beyond the rental income?  Could somebody give me a laymen's overview of how this works?

Hi BP Community. I'm 25yo and motivated to grow my rental portfolio so I can replace my W2 income. I make $120k - $150k per year and am based on the west coast. I am looking to invest out-of-state as a long-term, buy ...

In my neck of the woods, prices have gone completely insane. With interest rates going up, I'm simply not finding properties that will cash flow. Is it more important to keep looking for a cash-flowing rental or is it...