I've been doing research on different real estate business models. As I've been continuing research to enter the housing market, I stumbled across some interesting land investing models that seem kind of neat. These a...

I've been a big fan of Mint.com for years. It allows me to track everything I have, categorize, export, and graph. I can set budgets and goals. It has a smooth browser and smartphone experience. It syncs real-estate w...

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/30/westboro.baptist.snyder/index.html?hpt=T2

I read the above article and was very disturbed by it. I believe in freedom of speech as much as the next guy, but like any other freedom...

My situation: My mother owns a home that has a relatively low balance left (15k or so). She has decided to remarry and has left the house to me however the mortgage is not assumable. My goal is to update the home, ref...

Will getting too many pre-approal or pre-qualification affect my credit?
I ask because they usually expire in 90 days and will need a new one after that.
Also, this property which is a short sale is requiring pre-appr...

What is your approach with tenants you get when you buy a property? Do you lay down-the-law? Tell them these are the things that have to change or a more subtle approach. I am buying 5 units. I had the owner kickout ...

Back story:
Today I was making a trip to go change the locks on a few houses I bought at this months County Auction.

While out in the area where I've purchased quite a few houses, I noticed a rundown house and chec...

I was listening to the Bigger Pocket Money podcast #60 with @Mindy Jensen @Scott Trench featuring @Gino Barbaro. One thing that immediately resonated with me, and as usual shocks the rest of the world, is the mentioni...

Hi all! I just want to start off by saying thank you to whoever reads this first post of mine on the BiggerPockets forum. I absolutely love everything this community does!I think it's best to start off with my WHY? In...

Investment Info:
Buy & hold investment in a west-side of Cleveland, OH suburb (initially a house-hack). This property is a duplex with one 2 bedroom/1 bath unit, and one 3 bedroom/1 bath unit. 
Purchase price: $...