Hey team, so this is a super personal post.  Read at your own risk lol.I grew up in a family that had 2 - 4plexes and 3 triplexes. I grew up collecting rents with my dad, and working on the houses and mowing the lawns...

Well the uber doom-and-gloomers have been decidedly reticent of late. This changed recently in the blog arena. Changes in purchasing patterns of bonds later this year seem to have everyone in a tizzy now.

I renew...

Hi All, Wanted to start a discussion on peoples outlook on the real estate market and the economy in general. I know it is a controversial topic but I have not seen many discussions on BiggerPocket on this topic and I...

Hi all, thought I would give you all a little laugh.  For the first time ever we got a negative review on a STR because the house was too clean....according to the guest.  They didn't like the smell of pledge, so I gu...

Hi all! This is my first non introductory post. I've been visiting properties today and I went into one where the owner mentioned that the person who lived there was a "bit of a hoarder". Well the result was interesti...

My wife and I have three houses that we rent out. This journey started about 10 years ago. We have 15-year mortgages on these. The houses are worth about $800K (TX). We are very happy with how these houses appreciated...

Listed for $299,000 current rent is going up 10% but is currently $2310. We are using a VA loan so no $ downInsurance and taxes are included in the mortgage amount which was calculated on the VA loan website. https://...

Hi there, Any close estimate will be appreciated it. Assume a 3 level unit, 4 bed, 3 bad, level 1 and 2, 1,000 sf., 3rd level, 750 s.f.    What should I assume to have the place emptied by a junk collector?  There are...

My dog had diarrhea all over the floor in my basement. I have mopped and remopped it and it still stinks.  I am hoping someone here has a suggestion on how to clean this floor and get the stink out.  I am looking for ...

Hi everyone,I've got a weird question today.  My husband has been working on our ancient 4plex including what started as a small handful of repairs at one of the units where a tenant's been living for about 18 years (...