I'm a total newbie. I've never purchased any real estate before.  I want to make a bid on a 6 plex.  My question is concerning the inspection.  I understand it is expensive to have it inspected.  What happens if it do...

Hello everyone, I'm Ryan. I'm originally from Arizona but moved to California two years ago to teach high school math in Stockton. I'm 27, and my wife is 24. We are hoping to retire as landlords with cash flow that wi...

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This is my first post although I have been a long-term lurker! I've learned so much from this site already and would appreciate guidance on an issue I have with a rental, since I haven't been able to find a simi...

So I just came across this fraud.  Had a loan applicant who owned a motel.  Received loan package including last years tax return.  Asked for the 2 prior years tax returns, was like pulling teeth.  When I finally got ...

Hello everyone,I've decided to take the California agent exam, so that I can get access to MLS for deals etc. Have a friend who is a fellow investor as well as a licensed broker (again, mainly to look for deals for hi...

As a college student aspiring to become an investor, I figured I should establish some credit history ASAP. I am weighing some options but I don't even necessarily know if these are the best initial steps. Looking for...

AC unit on one of my out-of-state properties went down.  How do you deal with getting multiple quotes from vendors?  Do you ask your tenants what times they are around and then have a few vendors come by and give you ...

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I am a Los Angeles resident looking to make my first OOS investment.  I am interested in a buy and hold property - possibly a turnkey.  I have narrowed down my search to a couple of cities, but my biggest dilemma...

Hello! This is my first Bigger Pockets post. We had a qualified renter apply to rent our home, and she emailed asking why we rejected her. She's surprised that she's having such a difficult time finding a place to ren...