Michael Kemp
Finding the right contractor
I'm excited to bring my 25-year contracting and flipping journey to Bigger Pockets with my first post. The most challenging question I have seen in my time is how do I find a good contractor? I'm no longer a general c...
Peter Olejnik
From Boston to Miami or Orlando
So I am coming out from the Boston market looking to invest in multi fams or condos in either Orlando or Miami. I will be a first-time buyer and would like to know which market is best suited for growth and income pot...
Raymond Waldo
Foreclosing lender does not have lien on my wife's property; can I put one in place to better bargaining position?
The lender of the first mortgage on the house which my wife has sole title of, made an error when the mortgage was created, and does not have a lien on the property.
We are in the San Francisco Bay Area. My wife and...
Jasmine Vida
Small Claims Court
Hey there, has anyone been through the process for small claims court with a contractor in a different county? I currently live in Jacksonville, but I hired a contractor to do work on a rental in Pensacola. He immedia...
Alan Asriants
Look at a Tenant's car when choosing applicants...
When screening a tenant, don't just look at a tenant's application and credit scoreTheir application will tell you a general idea of whether or not a tenant is qualified, but it won't show you how they will take care ...
Micah Starbuck
Would you build a Vacation Rental from scratch?
I'm in a situation I haven't experienced before and looking for some input.My father owns 5 undeveloped acres on Long Beach Washington. He was originally looking to sell it but I approached him with the idea of dropp...
Tim Ball
Fridges: Landlord Responsibility or Tenant?
Hello Fellow Landlords,I have a property that I provided a tenant with the fridge (came with the property). They have been perfect tenants for 2 years. The control board went out in the fridge and wasnt keeping thei...
Nikki Grizzle
Should I be skeptical
As a new investor I am so excited when I see the opportunity to acquire a new home. However, this excitement is one of the reasons why we newbies make mistakes. My husband and I are looking to get our feet wet with ev...
Jerry Jones
Every offer is a multiple offer situation
I am looking for a house in Austin and every house I find that I like that is priced well ends up being a multiple offer situation. How do I handle such a situation? I usually offer about 5K over asking price. I...
Ryan K.
Opinions on "paint and primer in one"
I've used paint and primer in one products a while back on a volunteer project where quality wasn't a top concern. Everyone there loved the product but I can't remember if it really met my standards.What is everyone's...