What have been your hardest lessons learned in short term rentals? I'd be curious to hear the experiences that others have had. I'd say my hardest lesson learned is overestimating how quickly a new property will reach...

Hello!  We just found ourselves in a new situation, and I wanted to seek advice from those who have experienced something similar.We recently purchased a new build home in August 2022 in Colorado Springs, and we have ...

I've come across a lot of different stories on Bigger Pockets, and there are people who come from all different types of backgrounds. Everyone has had a different starting point. If you were young again, where would y...

I am wondering how I can account for cash expenses. I have a rental property that I did not have time to paint so I paid a friend cash to paint the rooms over the coarse of a few days. I am wondering how can I track t...

Hi I’m a 17 year old and I’m completely in love with real estate and I am going into college soon and I was was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a degree I should go for involving real estate? Or if I shou...

Very soon I will be beginning the process of purchasing my first REI property.

Important back-story information:
I have a full time job as an engineer and currently work in Colorado. I will be purchasing...

As everyone knows it costs a lot to turn a unit between residents. Therefore it is recommended you do everything possible to retain the better tenants. Do you have some specific items in place to retain these tenants?...

I recently had a contractor come out to a property in Whittier, CA (1640 sq ft home on a 6400 sq ft lot) that needs a complete gut rehab and below is the soft quote he gave me and everything he'll cover for $170K.  No...

I have some rental properties. I have two single family homes and a duplex. My duplex, on paper, is a great investment. A homerun even. The renters are good and pay on time (automatic withdrawals through Cozy). They d...