I've got a bead on a duplex in an area I like that has significant fire damage.  Back unit is a full gut due to extensive fire damage (kitchen fire); front unit requires minor rehab.  There is significant damage in th...

This is not to be apocalyptic but to bring back to the front of people's minds a tradition that seems to have been lost recently. People used to keep pantries with significant stores of preserved food on hand in the ...

Hello BP Family.I want to discuss some ideas we all could us to expand to areas that are not right in the middle of the tourist hot spots, because most properties are over priced or just priced to high for thousandair...

This thread is related to another I posted last week http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/76679-terminating-month-to-month-leaseany-tips (see for more background).

The situation has now slightly changed and...

So, I just received an email from someone I know here on BP asking about 2 addresses and my opinion of the area.

It got me thinking, if anyone else has questions about the Phoenix area, if you're...

I gave a $1500 deposit to a handyman to replace porches on a multi family.  Said he needed it to purchase lumber. That was October 17. Funny thing is he has done other work for me it the mean while(painting). Did good...

Just wanted to tell everyone to just keep working it. Persistence pays off. Denver Colorado is a very tough market. However in spite of that, this year looks good so far.1: January 8th  - Sold my worst rental house. A...

Had my first really bad guest. Trashed my place put a hole in drywall did about 2k in damages. Working with Airbnb at moment but before I leave a bad review I have heard that it can actually hurt your Airbnb rank as a...

HI everyone in the bigger pockets community. I am a newbie trying to get started in the real estate business. I want to take this on as a career so I'm trying to figure out what would give me a bigger advantage, to be...

I have tenants moving out in a week, and they asked for pre-inspection. It's just a couple with a dog and a cat. They stayed a little short of two years, always paid on time, but left more wear/tear and damage than I'...