Jumping in to real estate was a well-calculated move. I live in San Jose, and this market is notorious for making people lose faith in their ability to purchase. I bought my primary residence in May of 2017 - a brand ...

After looking at the opportunities available in RE investing and analyzing the risks and rewards I decided that there are better options available to build wealth.  It pains me to say this since I have been an apprais...

Has anyone used bathtub liners to repair leaking and worn bathtub and surround. Is it more economical than removing old tub and replacing with new?I am waiting for companies specializing in this type of repair and wou...

Tenants just reported major peeling of a previous re-glaze on tub and tiles and water infiltration into the wall.  Its an old cast iron tub with ceramic tile surround that was re-glazed a few years ago.  I'm consideri...

I received a lead about a property that sustained major damage. The property has two mortgages a 1st valued at 81000 and a 2nd at 14000. The property now is no longer worth the 95,000 that is owed on it due to the dam...

Hello BiggerPockets People,I am in the initial stages of planning and doing all the research I can by reading everything I can. My plan is to buy my first rental property in the next 2-3 Months. In reading Dorkin and ...

Pool liner installed 2 years ago, Albuq NM.   Liner is tearing apart at bottom.   Contact made directly with owner of pool company--4 contacts since June 15--spoke with owner each time.   Promises he will call the ten...

Hey BP!So In my continued research into real estate investing, I came across Turnkey Investing. They offer a lot of positives for the investor who is just starting out or is looking into part-time investing. I know ac...

Hey BP, I have a up-down duplex in Provo, Utah. The basement tenants heard gurgling in the toilet when the washing machine was running upstairs. Initially thought it was a vent blockage, but we had a camera run throug...

Hello Bigger Pockets!I have recently been placed on a 12 week medical leave from my job. Having a great deal of time on my hands, I want to get my real estate license. I attempted this a year and a half ago and did no...