So I was watching this week's Undercover Boss about fashion with my wife. Next weeks show is educational speaker Armando for real estate.I don't know how he will go undercover with his mug. It's a one off type look an...

There is a new Amazon distribution Center construction about to start very close to where I own a duplex. I’m wondering if there is anything I should be doing to take advantage of the opportunity as an investor? Any t...

When I was starting my real estate business I did not understand why businesses reinvest money back in the business. I thought once you start making a profit why not buy you things that make you happy? What I learned ...

I am looking at purchasing a property that is zoned for residential and commercial, its a perfect spot to open a gift shop.  My mother will be living there and running the store, and I would be the Landlord and partne...

Would anyone have an idea as to what is the going rate for referral commission for corporate relocation companies? Let's say a corporation hires a national relocation company to handle all their employee transfers. Th...

We're looking to take on a property manager.  I've been through their contract.  Everything looks good except for this clause.  Its basically saying well come to the PMs legal defense for any screw up they make (excep...

Hello AllWanted to start a discussion surrounding rental properties outside of the United States and having a partnership with a company that may have employees traveling for periods of times and in need of places to ...

Looking to hire a local guy to mow the lawn, collect litter, take trash bins to curb.  Do I need a signed contract for that?  Do I need to worry about insurance and workers comp or is any of that covered by a landlord...

Hello BiggerPockets!I am looking at house hacking in a duplex that sits on 9 acres. The property will cashflow, its no home run, but it will produce income with the future chance of building more units on site! The ki...

Hello BPers: We are preparing to use a local "handyman" for a light rehab project; he is not a licensed contractor - just a guy who can help with painting, demo, etc. It is mostly "unskilled" labor. Does anyone use...