Vacation Rentals have been around for decades now. It has just been since 2008 that they have really started to gain media exposure because of Airbnb. My colleagues and I have seen a shift that is already happening in...

We have a Strict cancellation policy but guests are asking for full refunds due to events that are cancelled in the area. We are not in a region of the US that Airbnb recognizes in the extenuating circumstance guideli...

Hi all,Was listening to one of the podcasts, and one of the investor stories involved someone finding a property on auction.com. I'm from Quebec, and was wondering if anyone knew of a Quebec equivalent to that website...

Hi BP community,I am looking to purchase a multifamily two unit apartment by next summer. I have contacted a couple agents in the location and explained my story/ where I am at. Do they underwrite a property for you?U...

I just started looking for 2 units I am going to live in one rent out the other. I found a lender and realtor that I like, the realtor referred me a couple lenders that he has used in the past.  Should I be looking fo...

How much are closing costs usually. What goes into closing costs? Commission to the realtor, inspections and what not but what else am I missing. If I purchased a property 500k what should I expect to pay at closing?

My friend and I are looking to split the down payment of a house hack. We live in half rent the other half to a tenant. Being from Massachusetts, the few apartments we have looked at the rent doesn't totally cover the...

Anyone see this from last July?

Thoughts?

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/banking/2008-07-16-tax-evasion-ubs-swiss-bank-lichtenstein-lgt_N.htm

Since the big day is approaching and the board is getting kinda stuffy with political jabber I thought you guys would enjoy a oldie about Santa getting busted for coke by the cops:

Santa's Coke Bust

Merry early Chri...

Thoughts of Nouveau Riche university.