MY dad (who turns 80 tomorrow) finally is willing to give up control and literally stop changing water heaters and fire alarms and collecting rent for 30 tenants.His time is short, he called me to take over since my s...

How many credit cards do you have? I have 1 that I been using for the last 4.5 years. I read some people have 10 to 20, I am trying to get my score over the 800 mark.I was also looking to apply for the Lows, Home Depo...

Three bay car wash in small rural town, pop. 2200, for sale. Land and car wash for $100,000. On the surface, does this sound of interest? I am considering purchase. What research I have done Gives me idea of-estimate...

Hello,My name is Patricia Jones and I live in Amesbury Ma.I am interested in learning more about rental income.  I am a single mother of two teenage boys and I bought a vacation condo in Conway NH for us to be able to...

Hi everyone my name is Danial Qureshi and I'm relatively new to Bigger Pockets. I'm currently working as a Global Migration Analyst working for Colgate-Palmolive travelling on a weekly/monthly basis overseas, I'm curr...

As the short term rental industry continues to expand, so do the expectations from both guests and hosts. Sometimes it is worth taking a step back and asking ourselves if our expectations are reasonable or out of line...

Hi everyone! With the rental market being  soft right now, I am evaluating whether it makes sense to rent out a one bedroom apartment (College Park) furnished or unfurnished on a short term (at least) month to month b...

Hello all,I'm in the process of acquiring my second rental home and am thinking I'd like to go with property management this time.I already have a recommendation for Reeder Asset Management but an introduction email h...

I'm looking at a 2-unit property, and I want to make sure I'm not letting my emotions get involved. I LIKE this property, but I'm not sure if the numbers add up:

Since late 2008, the previous owner has replaced roof...

My bread winner spouse is dying of cancer. I will inherit his life insurance money.  I do not have a “real” job but one that makes some money…not enough to support a family.  Docs says he has a year to live.  He makes...