I know it's a mixed bag hiring off Craigslist. Still, I am trying to hedge my bets regarding certificates of liability insurance for a more skilled but small job. I keep hearing and reading, make sure they have insura...

I recently read "Landlords grow rich in their sleep". Is renting a unit as easy as purchasing a unit, hiring a management group, and collecting the cash flow?

I have been looking into a career change, and unfortunately with my financial situation I am unable to jump into REI. I have been doing research into becoming a loan officer to learn the financial/loan side of REI whi...

I would like to thank you all in advance for your time reading/responding to this post, anything you have to offer would be very helpful and appreciated.I am planning on pursuing a venture in real estate, specifically...

Once again i would like to think everyone on bigger pockets this site has helped me in so many ways.I just completed my 2nd flip and listed it on 2/21/14, I am happy to say that a contract was signed on 3/4/14 here...

Who’s still having success with flips in San Antonio?

Oct 15, I signed a lease with a tenant after screening her through transunion's smart move and calling all references.

The tenant paid prorated rent for October and a full months rent deposit.

Before November 1s...

Hi,
I currently own a condo unit in NYC and am looking to rent it out in a few months (transition it to an investment property). Do you recommend using a real estate agent to help find renters? 
Without a real estat...

Say you have a tenant who wants you to replace carpeting that is worn but still functional.  Or he wants you to fix a gutter that is old but still does the job.  Or he wants you to paint a kitchen ceiling when all it ...

When should you pay a contractor? Should you pay them in increments, with a deposit in the beginning, again midway through the project and lastly once the project is complete? Or is there a better way to protect both ...