![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2058444/small_1694666277-avatar-yashd10.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone,
Looking to buy my first rental property. I am thinking of investing out of my home state (California). Any advice, tips or any specific property management company you recommend. Just want to hear eve...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/563001/small_1621492671-avatar-michaelh253.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just got a new renter in a prop, and forgot to mention "no smoking" . Sometimes you forget some people still smoke inside. Ok , Going forward , is there an accepted form of testing to prove someone is smoking in a pro...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/195874/small_1694954000-avatar-bluecollarguy.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello,
My name is Will Spivens and I am new to investing in real estate. I reside in central Iowa and look to invest close to where I live. My wife and I have full time jobs and are willing to invest a percen...
I really don't want to drop out of college, I'm doing welding but I'm having a lot of trouble doing open butt roots on 6010, I've broken out on all but one test so my grade is horrible. However, I really like real est...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/346568/small_1621445727-avatar-mooseknuckle_44.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
If this is in the wrong place, please move it to where it belongs. My situation is as follows.My life has been a successful track of backwards. I always jump into stuff the backwards way. It's been happening since I ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/20096/small_1621360733-avatar-destinationhb.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Please don't take this the wrong way, because I am really very interested in the answer. Though it may appear condescending, I am sincerely attempting to understand. I just can' think of a way to word it that doesn'...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/759431/small_1621496802-avatar-ians45.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP. Ian Skelton from Savannah, GA I've been "investing" (notice the quotes) for about 12 years, but didn't know what I was doing. So long story, short it went fairly badly. From calls at 2am to unlock the house ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1083627/small_1621508613-avatar-evand27.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am 75% of the way done with my first ever flip house in Grand Rapids Michigan and based on the numbers it should be a profitable investment; however, I am not by any stretch of the imagination a good general contrac...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/965603/small_1621506435-avatar-jeremyh128.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in El Paso.
Purchase price: $26,250
Cash invested: $52,605
Sale price: $163,000
I partnered on this deal. We purchased the distr...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1278871/small_1621510922-avatar-justinl256.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence private money loan investment.
Purchase price: $55,000
Cash invested: $5,000
Sale price: $68,000
Used an equity loan from another property to purchase thi...