We have a duplex rented out as student housing on a yearly lease in Philadelphia. Before move in, tenants are required to pay 1st, last months' rent and one month rent as security deposit. Based on contract we have wi...

Want to learn how 15 seconds could save you $50,000? (Man Doesn't that sound like Geico) Keep reading! So we bought a home in Lawrence Indiana that was tenant occupied at close. Now if you're buying direct to seller y...

So prior to discovering BP I signed up for this 3 Day seminar in Knoxville TN that is this weekend. I've paid for it and figure while I know some of it will be a sales pitch surely I'll pick up on some good knowledge ...

I have often told people who are looking to wholesale that they should look off the MLS because alot of agents don't prefer to work with wholesalers.  However over the last year of being a flipper and rehabber in Salt...

I have money in an inherited IRA account, that I am pulling out to purchase an investment property. Does this type of purchase meet the requirements of a 1031 exchange? This purchase will significantly raise my tax li...

hey bp,Need some advice on what seems to be my first problem tenant! This is her first month living there and she is late paying the rent. The lease says to pay by the 9th and today is the 16th. Since she is mailing i...

I have a property under contract and an issue came up with my end buyer. He is unable to take the property because of an unexpected problem on another house he is rehabbing. When talking to the seller BEFORE getting i...

I recently called this sign I saw for a real estate apprentice. I'm meeting with a guy tomorrow to learn more about it. He said he works with a company that has put together a group of proven real estate investor t...

Earlier this year I posted about another deal that didn't fly and why I viewed it as a success. This time the story is a little different but a success just the same.

Last time around we went under contract ...

I just read the "Ultimate Beginner Guide" provided by BiggerPockets and noted the investment rule of 2%, and find it may not be realistic in my humble opinion.

If I am correct using the 2% rule, a home that cost $200...