So, here is the scenario. A couple purchased a house in Massachusetts back in 1979 and continued to raise their family there. I will refer to this couple as the original owners for the sake of this post. They sold th...

Hello BP family.  I'm currently looking for a comprehensive property management software for a fair price.  A few of the guest speakers on the BiggerPockets Podcast have mentioned Appfolio and recommended that softwar...

Thanks for any and all feedback you can provide on this one! I had a tenant text me recently requesting for us to paint a part of the walkway that leads up to stairs because its uneven with the parking lot concrete. W...

Hi, my name is Ben Oestrike and I'm still pretty new to the world of REI so I just wanted to introduce myself here. I'm an 18 yr old from just south of York, PA and a little less than an hour north of Baltimore, MD. I...

I know many people believe it is very important to have a mentor when you start the business. My question is, is it smart to pay for one? I have seen a few people who believe each way but I thought it would be best to...

I am new to the real estate game and just don’t know where to start. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone,
After hard work, I managed to save $90,000 in cash and I want to find my first deal. Flip and fix.
I'm in New York, and I probably won't find anything in my area within the budget I have.
I was thin...

Hello FriendsI live in California. I am looking to invest in out-of-state cash-flowing markets. Please provide the top 10 markets. Thanks in advance. 

I invest out of state in C-class neighborhoods in the Midwest. One of my units MAY be in an area that is going down hill, but I could absolutely be wrong. From several states away, how can I be sure? I'd hate for a te...

Hi BP community!
Have an interesting situation, looking for ideas on the best way to solve a problem for a distressed homeowner.
The family purchased a lakefront property in a nice area three years ago but then ran...