Would you hire a contractor off of Craigslist? What if you did not know many contractors in the area and were just getting started? If you would, what would your process look like? What would you be looking for during...

Hello BP Community!First, I’d like to say a big THANKS to everyone in the BP community who’s been involved and contributed such a wealth of knowledge through the forums, blogs, etc.. I can’t even begin to say how much...

Hi All - So, although this may sound simple, it's actually not that simple of a question due to a variety of variables.  Objective: I am interested in single family homes as investment properties, and have a 10 year h...

Sorry this is a repost.We bid a renovation project to 3 GCs. I have only received 1 response so far. But the GC accidentally sent me a breakdown of his subs cost associated with the project with his mark up 45% pl...

If I am currently full time employed in Illinois and fit into the 28% Tax Bracket, what taxes do I pay for my flipped property? Am I still paying 15% of capital gains or do I pay 28% on capital gains due to my current...

Hey guys!My name is Cassandra and I'm a 28 year old entrepreneur. I currently own a successful residential, commercial and Airbnb cleaning business. I have also started dabbling in property management for Airbnb renta...

Hey everyone!  So I just closed on my first deal last Friday! I'm excited and can't wait to get started with the renovation process.  My primary strategy is to fix and flip it.  Right now it's a 2/1.5 but could be a 3...

I am not brand new to REI...bought a property in 2005. Well, until this year, I haven't thought seriously about more REI...bought second in September from an auction...didn't get deed until Nov, so it's still not com...

HI gang, thanks in advance for your insights. I'm a veteran ER travel nurse of 9 years having worked dozens of contracts throughout the country.  But the industry has progressively tightened it's belt over the past 12...

I know this is going to be difficult, but does anyone have any idea or advise (Long or short term) on getting into the rental property world when you have an entire mortgage that you’re taking care of? And no, I canno...