I am considering purchasing a small handgun for protection when going to look at properties in unfamiliar areas. Is this something I can write off at tax time as a business expense?

Can a realtor include part of his commission to our deal in escrow?

I like to look at houses but REALTORS are so '' busy'' to show them and after 2nd house they show you its too much trouble for them.

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I am dealing with this local property management company for the first time; everything looked great until my tenant stated paying rent five to ten days late every month.  The tenant then pays the rent but nothing ext...

Hello everyone.  First time poster on Bigger Pockets and relatively new to real estate investing.  Really pleased to potentially make all of your acquaintances. 
I've been doing a lot of research, increasing my under...

What's going on BP! So I listened to the Lance Wakefield podcast yesterday and I mean it is truly inspiring. If you have listened to it you know what I am talking about and if you haven't I think you should check it o...

I'm looking at increasing my deal volume by bringing in an outside investor for house flipping. The target would narrowly be SFHs needing cosmetic repairs (i.e. flooring and paint), can be rehabbed in less than one mo...

Today, I got a call from an agent who "had a client interested in buying my property that was FSBO." I know realtors are trained to pick up listings, and I told him I would be open to a non-exclusive agreement with hi...

Seems challenging getting a real estate agent to provide comps for my property. 1st agent: lsit for $650k, 2nd agent: list for $680k, 3rd agent: list for $750k, and asked "would I consider getting an appraisal". (some...

I am still somewhat new to the MF world..I’ve been presented an opportunity to purchase a built in 2000 well established 28 unit complex with 100% occupancy, waiting list, the whole 9 yards... however there is a small...

Hi. I am revisiting my FSBO and we're chipping away... As mentioned, I have an elderly buyer who walked into a broker (in this case shark) to get info on how to write a contract to purchase FSBO.  He of course offered...