I posted my introduction on another thread (http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/227341-new-from-south-florida-ft-lauderdale-b4-in-nj-union-county?page=1#p1506081) and thanks for all who replied. My employer ...

Hi All,My name is Karen and I'm currently in the Bay Area. I haven't really dabbled in real estate but have been doing a lot of research lately and decided that real estate investing is a path I really want to explore...

Hello Everyone!My wife and I have been quietly absorbing all the knowledge we can get from bigger pockets over the past few months and are looking to make our first investment property investment.  We are in San Diego...

Hello, I am a newer investor and interested in acquiring foreclosed properties, as I hear the banks typically like to sell them as fast as possible, not putting emphasis on maximizing sale price. Does anybody know how...

I'm a newbie and I'm just getting started. What are you thoughts on getting a condo as your first property? After listening to a few podcasts, it seems like a good idea to stay away from them due to HOA fees. Is there...

Hello Bigger Pockets, I am an 18 year old still in high school looking to get straight into the game of Real Estate after I graduate. I have read a few books of real estate investing by Ken McElroy and have read other...

We just agreed on a price for a 96 unit class C complex. The complex is currently managed poorly with out of town owners and "suspect" management and maintenance personnel.

First, we own and manage 90 units ...

I recently installed two Honeywell smart thermostats in my properties. They are relatively inexpensive compared to some on the market, and I can control them via wifi. Since my units are at the beach, we've had humidi...

I want to keep a close eye on my properties, but at the same time, I don't want to annoy my tenants. I'd like to develop a standard checklist that I use quarterly or biannually at each property, but I'm not quite sure...