This is my first rental property and trying to learn the ropes. I would appreciate any feedback.The property is rented for 1200 a month. Husband, wife and 3 kids.  They are getting divorced and husband has moved out. ...

Some people have been sharing news articles on the forums and I came across one today that I thought I'd share.  Basically, the author is stating that landlords are using late fees and evictions as a source of income ...

Hello everyone,I am working with two painters at the moment. They are both giving me different prices for Painting and Prep work. They do not have a unified idea on what prepping would be. I'm tired of the back and fo...

Hi everyone, my first post here.

I'm buying my first home and it's a foreclosure. Been empty for a year and only on the market for 5 weeks when I put a offer on it. We went under verbal contract Oct. 18, then under...

Ive spent my entire time in the military consuming book after book on the topic of financial education and real estate. Fast forward, my contract has ended. My finances are better than they have ever been, my only deb...

Hey all,Anyone have experience in dealing with HD on an extended warranty?  They use a 3rd Party Company "Asurion".  This has been a "Twilight Zone" like nightmare.  Anyone else have the same experience?  Is this a on...

I am in the process of renovating a rental property through an insurance claim after a recent fire. Appliances are not included in the insurance claim of what's being covered by insurance since that falls under "perso...

BiggerPockets colleagues,

Am I waisting a contractors time if I ask them to walk the property with me in order to get an estimate on the repairs? I'm new to REI, and I need to determine how to calculate the ARV wi...