Our property is in MI but we live in CA so it's hard to keep track of the tenant.  We recently visited and discovered that they have been cultivating marijuana in the basement.  They were growing and dispensing mariju...

Hello BP,When looking for a Property Management Company, what are somethings that you should definitely be looking for, what are some questions you should ask, and what would be some red flags that would make you say ...

Deciding when to sell a rental property can be one of your most challenging decisions. The problem is that real estate markets are constantly changing. Selling a rental property too soon could mean missing out on a pr...

Hello, I am trying to vet general contractors. What is the legal maximum allowed amount for a down payment (%) on rehab projects? How do I avoid a mechanics lien on a future property? How do I make sure the subs are p...

I have just purchased 1st rental, and under contract for my 2nd...Yeahhhh I am very excited. Both in my area. So I am interested in managing them myself in order to learn. But now come the details.Question #1: I do no...

Thought the EIDL contract terms for those approved needed its own thread.I was approved and I'm at the signature stage of a loan above $25K. I understand the collateral, but the Requirements for Relative Collateral ar...

Hello BP Members,I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and sane in these crazy times.  I am currently under contract on a vacation rental in the Smoky Mountains (approx. 10 min from Pigeon Forge), with a closing da...

Need help with tenant issue-We have an older duplex that my husband recently remodeled that is an up/down duplex in the historic district of our city which is close to the university. The upstairs has 3b/2bath approx...

Hi all, I’m coming close to buying my first rental as an out of state STR. I have been in contact with a local property manager who charges 18% to manage the listings on their accounts (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc), take care o...

Hello everyone!  I'm writing to introduce myself: I'm Justin, and I live in Dallas, TX, arguably one of the fastest-growing markets in the US, both by population influx and real estate demand.  I came across BiggerPoc...