Hi guys, I am a long-time BP podcast listener and this is my first forum post.  I am hoping that someone can offer insight into the requirements and effects of gaining agricultural exemptions, particularly in Texas.  ...

A new research paper was recently publish that examined and explained the reasons for Warren Buffett's investment success.  Here's a brief summary...Warren Buffett's Success is mostly attributable to: * Use of leverag...

My first short sale drove my wife crazy due to the amount of time it took. From the time we made an offer to the closing date it took just over a year. I still up till today have no idea why it would take so long.  My...

Our tax guy that we really liked and have used for 4 years, up and sold his company and is no longer doing taxes. He did not tell anyone that he was planning on doing this. We were forced to use this new company for o...

I purchased raw land last year with the intention of constructing several rental units on it.  At that time, the construction prices made this a very viable strategy.  With current construction prices, material shorta...

Hi Fellow BPers!I am wondering if any flipper have dealt with a HPOZ (Historic Preservation Overlaying Zone) house before? If you do, have you experience any delay with your construction period because of the HPOZ pro...

Ok, so I just had a literal tax nightmare last night, awaking from a deep sleep in a cold sweat.  Here is what has been keeping me up at night lately.  There are a few proposals for income tax reform that I have been ...

Greetings!I'm fairly new to the real estate market, so I was hoping someone within the bigger pockets community could recommend some credible book/textbooks for beginners. I'm heavily considering investing in apartmen...

Trotwood Ohio: How is the neighborhood in the map attached? Vanguard ave neighborhood. Evaluating a property in the area and any inputs would be helpful.

Hey BP! I have a unique opportunity — my parents own a home in a National Historic Registry site. The house has a lot of deferred maintenance and now has a tax lien. I know it's worth significantly more with some work...