![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/914796/small_1621505478-avatar-brianz26.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey Happy Holidays BP! Looking to close on a small multi next week. Anyway, I met the current property manager at the house the other day and he leaked some info regarding the tenant downstairs being behind on rent....
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/207784/small_1621433264-avatar-phil_.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey all just wanted to share a success story for those people saying there are no deals to be found! This property was a foreclosure up for sale at a judicial auction. I have an assistant who runs comps for me on all ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/42096/small_1621407110-avatar-financexaminer.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
RIP John Q. Hammons, 1919-2013
Most here probably don't know of this man, Known as John Q. he passed away last night in his home. He was a small town boy from Fairview, Missouri who became a real estate ledgend. He a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/779962/small_1695513206-avatar-orazio.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've been listening to the BP podcasts, reading everything I can on the forums trying to avoid problems along the way before making my first deal.
I hear a lot about finding your niche first. I believe for me that's ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/414551/small_1621450101-avatar-johns47.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I know there is a lot of discussion on house hacking on BP and it can be a great strategy, but renting out a house that was purchased as a primary residence is a good way to go broke. I've recently gotten a phone call...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/170858/small_1727239816-avatar-huynguyen.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
After all these months watching HGTV and reading books. I was finally able to pull out a modest profit on my 1st flip deal. I’m grateful that after all the startup cost and unexpected issues, I was able to come ou...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/396124/small_1621448916-avatar-troyz2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
“The 2% Rule” seems to be a fast favorite among new investors, and since I’m a tell-it-how-it-is (or at least tell-it-how-I-think-it-is) kind of guy, I figured I’d write a post to call it out.Before I go into why I th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/51525/small_1621411521-avatar-soldat.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm not referring to eviction!I'm talking about tenants that are always walking a fine line. These are the renters that cause death by a thousand cuts, small infractions or problems but the sheer volume becomes a regu...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2943256/small_1707442863-avatar-liamt26.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello experts,
I hope this message finds everyone well. I recently sold my rental property and now have $125,000 available for investment. I am considering a 1031 exchange to purchase a commercial residential apartme...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/141907/small_1695527162-avatar-maudman.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello! I found this EXTREMELY helpful forum while Googling for info on LLC's as they relate to rental property ownership. I've already ready a ton of very good info, but I have some specific questions I can't find ans...