I've been thinking about renting to section 8 tenants because from what I understand you can buy cheaper properties that aren't glamourous, and a portion of the rent is guaranteed via a government check. The cons, of ...

I have not been very active on the Bigger Pockets Forums lately due to some personal experiences. My mother passed away in April, 2010 and since she was my father's caregiver, I had to quit my job in Colorado and mov...

When I scroll through this forum I see lots of stories about the first deal or the tenth. The profit on this deal, the addition of a new unit. Turning a bad deal into a good one. Those are often wonderful stories and ...

I recently (late Sept. 2018) purchased a duplex in FL. The property was fairly run down, i.e. overgrown yard, the occupied unit has window coverings consisting of aluminum foil and/or bed sheets/blankets, additionally...

Looking to hear success stories and horror stories (if they're out there) regarding purchasing multi families in need of repair near colleges. My biggest fear is that you know you'll need to find tenants every year an...

I have a tenant who moved from CA back to MI to care for a sister in with cancer and more recently an ill parent. She could not find anyone to rent her a home because she was a stay at home Mom with no verifiable inco...

A new trend of families leaving their pets behind after losing their homes to foreclosure has animal rights advocates concerned across the country, according to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The lead...

Hi All,
First time BRRRer and at a point where we are finishing a rehab and trying to figuring the exit strategy. I know, we were suppose to know this at the beginning but just want to take action.
The house… is wh...

Ever since I was younger I have strived for my independence. I began working at 15 to earn some money to buy clothes and food and save up for my first car.Throughout the years I have worked in sales, customer service,...

Hello everyone, All my life I’ve been dreaming of being a “landlord” it always sounded really cool to me but I was raised by parents who worked. My dad was an immigrant and worked for less than minimum wage and mom al...