I am looking at a 50 something unit complex here in DFW that is in a stable blue collar area. The units are all small (350 square feet) and all bills paid. It is apprximately 65% leased and the average security depo...

My HELOC is coming to the end of it's draw period and my income has changed so that I have not been able to qualify for a new loan. Since interest rates are changing I don't want to stay with the HELOC to the end of t...

He is a very good time line as to the melt down mess. Scroll to the bottom and read your way up.

Also of note: BEAR STEARN, one of the largest US investment banks wen't POO POO on Friday! NOT GOOD!

Here is the sub p...

Aloha BP!I've read this statement a few times but am unsure what it means. So what does a "landlord friendly" state mean? Are there tax advantages or less expenses to pay in those states than others? Would anyone have...

Hi BP Members!I got into an interesting discussion with a Real Estate Agent in my area. The RE agent was clear in stating that no broker would even talk to someone looking for a FHA loan in Astoria, Queens as it is to...

Hey all,My partner and I are heading to Albany this week to look at some potential properties.  We are looking all around the capital region and upstate New York for investment properties.  I am somewhat familiar with...

I'm looking to buy another small multi (2-4 unit). I'm debating markets (Chicago and STL) as well as individual neighborhoods / areas within those markets. I hear the BP podcasts reference interesting data points like...

I'm trying to get some information on purchasing scenic quiet property in or around Lakeland, FL to construct small cabins for short term rentals. Any info on short term rental rules and regulations, zoning (the cabin...

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I just made a phone call to whom I believe to be a motivated seller. Unfortunately he wasn't available so I left a message with his employee. I asked that he call me back, however I'm freaking out ju...

I have a partnership (1065) selling the property and 1031 into 3 different replacement properties. Can the selling partnership own 50% into the new properties and another partnership own the other 50%? All the cash fr...