As a new investor, it's highly likely that your number 1 problem is a (completely legitimate) fear of failure--as would be the case when starting in any new business.

You’ve done the researchYou’ve learned everythi...

I'm doing a cash-out refi on a rental and lender required a full appraisal. Tenant is refusing entry due to COVID-19 shelter in place even though this is considered an essential business activity.  And the sheriff wi...

Hello fellow BiggerPockets family.   I'm a newbie and I recently have found myself in a weird situation.  I have a private lender that is interested in loaning me money to help secure real estate properties to flip to...

I saw discussions about tenants suing for negligence and the potential of an investor to lose everything.This may be the purpose for someone setting up an LLC, but for someone just getting started, it may not be reaso...

Hello BP! Currently in the process of purchasing my first house hack (a duplex) near the local university and plan to rent out by the room. I expect my main target demographic to be students/young professionals. In th...

BP Family,When I have read stories posted on BP regarding individuals who have successfully navigated and closed multifamily deals, I have noticed a recurring commonality:  Success favors those who have an experienced...

Hello BP, I have a SFR rental in the greater Tacoma Seattle area (not in Seattle proper though). The existing tenant has been in place for about 6 months. When I rented to them they asked about getting a dog and I mad...

Hey guys...I'm new in here. I have been asked to become part of a group of developers who develop on a large scale basis ($500MM +). My job, according to them, is to find investors who want to invest in a "shortfall...

Our out of state tenant just informed us her house was broken into today. Nothing major happened but wanted to make sure we aren’t missing anything as to what our responsibilities are as landlords.

As a newbie, I'm soaking up as much info as possible, but most of the wholesale topics I've seen are in regards to selling. Though I'm just starting the education phase, I have an acquaintance who knows I'm very inter...