Rahul B.
Newbie to BP and REI - solo 401k vs. buy and hold REI?
Hello BP community!Great to join BP. I've been reading a few blogs and forums on this amazing site for about two weeks now, and am just starting out on my own learning journey in Real Estate Investing (REI). After rea...
Michael Richardson
Tax ooops on rental condo
Hi guys,I'm brand new to the site, and I'm loving it. I've learned so much in the past month - I've already listened to 80+ episodes of the podcast and spent a ton of time browsing the site - so thank you @Joshua Dor...
Tina Wells
Handling Bad Neighbors Next Door to My Rental Property
Hey Folks-Has anyone had to deal with a cruddy neighbor next door to one of your rental houses (not condo or townhome)? Short version: I have a rural property that is in a very nice area ($275K-500K Homes) but I keep ...
William A.
Was told "It is too much trouble"
I asked advice from an acquaintance that has around 20 rental properties. His advice was simply "Don't do it"! His reasoning was as follows:1. Unless you are a handyman, and can fix things yourself, you will never...
Sharon Miller
New Tenants want a walk through week before move in. Trap?
Happy 4th everyone.
We just got our new tenants signed their lease, and received a message that they would like to do a walk through a week before move in. I have never had this before, I told them they will have 7 d...
Justin Moon
Just received a low appraisal on a cash out refinance
I don't know if this is the correct subforum to post this in, but I can re-post it if needed.To preface, this conversation, I am located in Houston. It's boom time right now in this city, and property values are on fi...
Charlie Parce
Getting started in the San Francisco Bay Area
Hello BP Community,I'm just getting started in Real Estate investing, and am looking for a little guidance. I currently live and work full time in the SF Bay Area. I'm interested in a BRRRR multi-property strategy, bu...
Mindy Jensen
Announcing The BiggerPockets Conference 2019 in Nashville!!!
Announcing the BiggerPockets Conference 2019!!!
It's been 7 years since we had our last event.
This Conference WILL sell out!
While our final agenda is still coming together, when it's finalized you'll be the fir...
Account Closed
Late payers, regulars, slow rolling every month
Earlier this year we took management of our properties back, so we are now self owned and operated. We have found that many tenants do not take the late fees or notices seriously, many want a payment arrangement each ...
Theodore Arzt
Old criminal record
I have a potential tenant who sounds really good overall. He and his family are interested in moving in. At the end of showing the place he pulled me aside and told me about his record. 10 years ago he got a convicti...