I've seen cities like Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo and Akron on many lists for cities in Ohio to buy properties under $100k. Can anyone give me any information on Steubenville? I know there are two colleges there. I'm lo...

I just got my appraisal back on the HELOC I was trying to increase to free up additional equity to invest in RE. Unfortunately, my appraisal came in about 40k under what I was expecting and my appeal was just denied. ...

Holy crap! This is going to be a huge storm. I hope that everyone in it's path is taking the appropriate actions. I'm in Michigan and we are going to get 50mph winds. Millions of people are going to lose power. I have...

Hi Everyone,I just finished a complete gut renovation for a property I own that is located in an area regulated by the Historic Commission.  I added a couple of decks in the back of the building and went through the H...

The Importance of Technology in the Real Estate Industry

Hello Everyone, 
     First of all, thank you for any contribution you may have to my dilemma. I am open to ALL ideas and opinions, as I am green to the R/E investing game and planning for my first investment propert...

This might sound a little silly but I was wondering if anyone else saw the traditional Monopoly board game as somewhat educational and maybe even a bit motivational for real estate investing? I played the game tonight...

Just purchased my first SFH rental off-market. Needs extensive work but don't know true extent. I do know it needs P/B foundation repair, new tile, and plumbing updates. My question: is there a general order of doing ...

Hi BP Community,I have a contractor working on phase1 of 3 on a rental property remodeling. The home exterior is about 75% asbestos (excludes the front of house). One side of the house had fire damage to about 1/3 of ...

For X-Files fans, in the new series, Fox gives new meaning to ARV: Alien Replica Vehicle.Thought some of you would enjoy the humor.  :)Paul