I am a first-time landlord and homeowner, and have recently purchased a fully tenanted duplex in Western Massachusetts, intending to owner-occupy one unit for the first year.  The security deposits were transferred to...

Economic Update
(Monday, October 26, 2020)
Being connected with others has been crucial throughout this Pandemic. After all, as the rallying cry reminded everyone last spring, “We’re all in this together.” From ...

There is so much speculation among realtors, lenders, and real estate investors about the “shadow inventory.” I wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes at the banks with regard to releasing inventory? Does any...

Across the forum, we talk about ensuring that you maintain your reserves... but how do you actually manage them on you own the properties? This question is for the properties you plan on holding. If you are flipping, ...

So I got a phone call from a tenant who is six months into a one year lease, she is moving in with a boy friend.Lease has an early termination fee of two month's rent.  I am holding a security deposit and last month's...

I just wanted to share in my excitement on another wholesale deal closed with my bigger pockets family. I recently closed on a wholesale transaction all by my lonesome. The reason I'm extremely excited about this dea...

Hi all,WHERE SHOULD I LOCATE MYSELF IN THE USA TO BEST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FINDING AND BEING NEAR FLIPPING DEALS?That’s the big question I have. It’s quite a serious question too, because I very well may decide where to...

I want to build equity with my primary home as soon as possible. And I came across a method using HELOC to reduce the interest paid to the mortgage. Does any one have experience with it?

Hey guys, I would love to hear some opinions on my personal finances. I'm a 23 year old fireman in Texas. I make a decent salary and my wife is able to stay home with our two kids. We are able to live confortably beca...

I own an exclusive easement to get to my property (which is an island, or an enclave since it's not surrounded by water) this easement is the driveway from the highway to my land.  It goes through about 350 feet long,...