We purchased our first investment property this year, and are currently accepting applications. The property is on a 1/2 acre privacy fenced lot, so we are allowing pets as we figure with that large of a yard animal o...

Hi BP!I started listening to the podcast a few weeks ago and I have to say I'm hooked. The more I'm learning about REI, the more I think it's a good idea. But, I'm having trouble developing a strategy that makes the m...

It's been a while since I posted on this, and I get a lot of questions on it, so here goes:
1.  Location matters.  Gatlinburg is ground zero.  You will pay a premium to be there, but it will probably pay off in the l...

So before you jump on me, my property is priced at $3.7M but its been listed since november and we've had around 20+ showings and 1 serious offer which fell apart bc the buyer had issues bringing over the money from i...

Good morning all (PST), I am going to start by saying, I am so happy I have found Bigger Pockets and everyone in it. I have been reading through all the forums, attending webinars and listening to the podcasts. Thorou...

Hi BPI have been relentlessly trying to get a grip on a few of the hot markets in Florida. Particularly Orlando, Tampa Bay & Jacksonville. I find myself going around in circles and haven't yet deciphered which mar...

I have been around Bigger Pockets now for about a year and have been involved in the nightly rental business for 14 years. Here on Bigger Pockets I read posts from many people who are concerned about getting into the ...

Hello, as a newbie to this game I’ve been reading all the books. They all have a uniform theme that contractors can be one of the trickiest members of your team find. David Greene’s book does well to describe the ques...

I am thinking about buying a 3 Unit MF house within 1 hour of train/bus commute to NYC for about 300-400k. The issue is, this is in the hood. I plan on being in and out within 2 years of renovation and renting out eve...

For all those landlords operating properties in cold climates, please share your thoughts on winter readiness processes. We send tenants a letter or text alerting them to some common winter issues:1. Disconnect garden...