Andrew A.
Landlording Basics - Routine Inspections
For most of my adult life, I was a renter and I noticed sometimes landlords would do some sort of "maintenance inspection" once a year, sometimes multiple times a year and sometimes, never. As a new landlord in Cleve...
Elliott Kim
First-time Chicago multifamily in contract - Close or Pass?
Hello BiggerPockets,After about half a year of learning and searching for my first investment property, I've finally found a property which I plan to “house-hack”. We are in contract now and the inspection period ends...
Jessica Jay-Maleski
Multifamily property with shared utilities - help!
Hi all!I recently purchased a 4-plex (two buildings with 2 units per property) in Phoenix, AZ. Because the units are not separately metered in any way, I pay all utilities. I am finding that with each utility bill I h...
Jane S.
Angry sellers not returning earnest money
This is not my first time finding out that a property I had UC had too many deferred conditions. But it's the first time I'm not getting my earnest money back.The sellers accused me of acting in bad faith. However, th...
Tyler Dix
Property Manager Issue
Hello everyone,We own a SFH rental that has been leased since March of this year. I handed keys over to property management at the end of last year and they got to work advertising, got a tenant in there, everything w...
Keila Pritchard
Current Service Member looking to grow real estate portfolio
Greetings,I am a active duty Army Officer. I currently am married to another Officer who is getting out. As she prepares to exit the military, I’m realizing I’d like to have a plan once I’m ready to leave (15-year pla...
Sylvia B.
Pet Peeve
Sale and sell"Sale" is a noun, a thing, NOT an action. You cannot "sale" a house! (Though you can "sail" a boat, but I digress.)"Sell" is a verb, an action. You sell something that is for sale. You NEVER sale somethin...
Ben Nelson
What to do with acreage property...?
Hey all, not sure if this is the right forum for this scenario but it was the closest fit I could find. :)I'm looking for ideas, suggestions, etc for what to do with some acreage property we own (about 8 acres) just o...
Alex S.
Property Walkthroughs.... Waste of time?
I want to bring up a question that may seem to be blasphemy to a lot of landlords.... Are rental property walkthroughs/inspections really worth it?
The reason I ask is because I have been landlording for several yea...
Steve D.
Newbie...anyone want to help evaluate my first large deal?
hello, I hope to be someone who can contribute to others in the future, but now would appreciate any eyes on my first major opportunity.
8 homes in small country town...total package price for the homes is 170, but I...