Can someone suggest a good way to estimate repair costs, or should I just stick with quotes from multiple contractors?

I got a bunch of questions about a property I purchased in Chicago through Profit from Rentals (PFR), so I thought I'd put down some of the facts here.  I'll attempt to keep this as a running post, so folks who are cu...

I wanted to share with you a situation that recently came up with one of our rentals regarding service dogs.  Please note we are located in Pennsylvania, though this issue is at a federal level.  The Situation:   Our ...

I own a three-unit in Chicago which has strict regulations about accepting security deposits therefore I've recently started doing non-refundable move-in fees as most landlords do here. I have a tenant that was great ...

...with some meat, not the usual pan over that I see everywhere with all these other courses reviewed here. You can spend $497 or $1497 and still get the same frustrations. I've seen plenty of suggestions on wholesa...

Wanted to get some opinions and thoughts on my mulit-family real estate business strategy:  I have experience as a multifamily architect but I want to get into investing/development.  My plan is to start with 2-4plex ...

Closing at the end of the month on my first rental property. It's a duplex and wondering if I should encourage tenants to set up payment online. Was looking at sparkrent.com, it is only $1 per unit/month.

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I've connected with a broker, a contractor, and buyers in Portland, OR. I have numerous properties lined up and investigated by my broker and contractor, and if I assume I can finance via a HML at terms quite ofte...

Hello! My name is Alexander Carlson, I am 20 years old and I am looking to get into real estate. Now I realize that 20 years of age is not when most people start investing in real estate, or anything for that matter b...

I'm interested in getting some user feedback on an important topic for me, as I think it will help us better shape BiggerPockets to fit YOUR needs. I'm hoping to learn more about what our users are taking away from t...