I have heard mixed things about billboard advertising, but great things about television advertising when it comes to getting motivated sellers. In your experience what works better? If your budget is too low, what ot...

Hi BPers,

I am in the process of screening my tenant. I started using SmartMove which provides by BiggerPockets.

I have noticed that it only shows credit report and criminal check. If some...

My name is Jack Malace and currently I am working to build an online presence for my father's spec building company in Central Oregon, Malace Homes.He currently has a website and facebook account that are not frequent...

Hello BP family,My name is LaRaye Alderman and I am a New hungry REI investor with questions. I was informed to post my questions here and that the BP family would help me answer my questions. I haven't done my first ...

Anyone have any suggestions on where the best place to get materials is? Or maybe when to fnd deals? Possibly other than home depot or lowes? That may be our only option but wanted to see if anyone had different su...

Has anyone on BP used Homewyse to help estimate rehab costs?  If so, did you find it accurate or way off?I realize it is a website that gives general high and low prices for each item but I was just wondering if those...

I got in escrow for my first duplex, the property has lot of issues, city violations and diy disasters. I am looking for a very good home inspector and I am willing to pay the price for quality service. Wondering if A...

Newbie Question

Wouldn't obtaining insurance (comprehensive home owners insurance) on a rental property take the place of cap ex?

Looking forward to the responses

Hello everyone,I am getting ready to make my first home a rental property. I know that one of the first tasks is to obtain a licensing for rentals in the city. I was hoping to find some people in here that have proper...

What are the pros & cons of the 2 systems?