So many people ask about setting up an LLC or purchasing umbrella insurance to protect their assets from a lawsuit. I personally think the risk is exaggerated and these protections aren't as necessary as one would thi...

I am planning to invest in Tax Liens in State of Maryland in 2017. So I am trying to do my homework beforehand so I would be prepared for next year.  Being a novice in this area, some of these questions are probably t...

First post. I am a lurker for sure,  so thank you guys for all your great information so far.I am single, and currently have a home in Los Angeles valued at approximately $700k. I purchased this home 7 years ago for $...

I was curious if anyone else is trying to add additional clauses to their lease agreements to give themselves a way to evict a tenant other than for non-payment of rent during this ridiculous eviction moratorium.  I w...

I got a call for a poor old woman that has a tough situation. In short, she deeded two of her homes to her son who was being sued by a construction company. The company found out about the properties, included them in...

Hey everyone, in the BP podcast #50, a flipper had just finished rehabbing a house in north Detroit. When he came back the next day, someone had broken in and changed the locks. He said he had to get in touch with his...

I have a question that I am afraid I know the answer to, but I am sure someone here on BiggerPockets may be able to enlighten me.

Over 4 years ago, a very close friend bought a rental property here in Reno. The rent...

I have an eviction I want to pursue based on public safety grounds. I own a triplex and one occupant has a restraining order on another party in the adjacent apartment. The tenants I would like to be evicted were due...

In Philadelphia the Gas Utility (PGW) is publicly owned, and therefore, able to place liens on real property.In the past PGW has placed liens on rental properties due to gas charges in the tenants' name.It looks like ...