Hello,I own a duplex and I just recently had a tenant move out and now it's time to consolidate the security deposit and I had a few questions and suggestions on what items can and cannot be deducted in Minnesota.  I ...

Follow along with me here.  You owe it to yourself.  I was tipped off by this from a client that we took over today.  
I went to VACASA.com and booked this cabin for January 11-14.  The nightly rate is $127.  The tot...

Hey Biggerpockets community,I purchased my first live in 2-flat in Chicago this past December and became a first time landlord. I live in one unit and the other unit was already occupied, with that tenants lease expir...

I have several SF rentals in Contra Costa County, which I've managed myself for 9 years.Also have 1 2-story apartment/townhouse that was managed by a friend's PM company. It wasn't a happy experience, so I found anoth...

Does anyone texture the drywall in their rentals with knockdown or orange peel? I've noticed in some middle to lower end apartment complexes they do this. I'm assuming it is to hide nail holes, dents, etc. I'm current...

Hey Minneapolis and Saint Paul investors! I'm currently out of state but last time I was there I was looking at 3 properties in the Frogtown neighborhoods.  Here's a couple perceptions:1- Properties can cash flow2- Cu...

An overwhelming majority of Chicago leases start on the 1st of the month and expire at the end of the month, which can cause chaos when tenants move in and out. How do you manage this? Do you count on vacancy between ...

Looking to buy my first investment property, there is so much information i dont know where to start. I put in a request to get pre approved by a local lender (suggested by zillow). Where do I go from here and how sho...

As an investor who understands the process but I read so many BP posts and legal info about new laws and procedures not to do them BUT investors do them. I am a real estate broker as well and want to help sellers t...

Hello All! I was hoping to get some thoughts on this deal that I am looking to buy and hold. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks,MichaelPurchase Price: $120,000Rent: $1,800 (It's currently under contract through July...