If a property has been uninhabited for 5-6 years because we were waiting for the housing market to go back up before selling, is this property considered to be for investment in which case it would qualify for a 1031 ...

I was browsing through the Real Estate Websites today and an ad caught my eye.

Licensed and Experienced Broker available for professional house-sitting.

This made me smile and think the same time.

Times have change...

Hi,I have a few lots which I purchased a few years ago, I'm not in a hurry to sell, although I would rather use the funds elsewhere.My question is would there any negatives to listing them at a higher price compared t...

Hi BP Fam,
This is my very first post! My wife and 2 kiddos were lucky enough to start building a home in Austin, TX before the big boom this year.  We love the area we are in, the schools, community.  However, we ha...

I have a young couple that rents from me, and they are going to be leaving town for three weeks over the holidays. They are going to leave their dog behind, and want his dad to stay at the house and watch the dog, an...

I have a 65 year old property that has been on the market since April 1- and under contract a whopping 4 times! Low-income neighborhood and lower price point has attracted FHA applicants ... and all the FHA hassle tha...

Hey Everyone,

I'm technically not an investor yet because I haven't done anything but save money with the intention of investing in RE. I live in SoCal and after reading through BP blogs and the beginners gui...

I acquired my first land deal, had two lots. One with electrical transmission overhead line running over it. Thought it was enough space for a small short term rental far enough from the line, few miles to a college. ...

I'm a part time Realtor and a  novice investor (my live in 3 family I bought as a foreclosure 203K last year). I feel like I know my area pretty well and always keep my eyes on flips, trying to visit them before and a...

I am looking at getting into real estate.  I have a VA that I can use for my first purchase.  I plan to live in one of the units and pay rent to myself to do a refinance sooner than later.  I will not have to pay the ...