We just purchased our first multi-family property and couple of the tenants have been there for more than 10 years without a rent increase.  The rents near the area are about $75 to $125 more than what the tenants are...

Just purchased my first SFH rental off-market. Needs extensive work but don't know true extent. I do know it needs P/B foundation repair, new tile, and plumbing updates. My question: is there a general order of doing ...

Anyone have any tips on how to increase the number of people who actually show up to view an apartment after scheduling an appointment  I set up three showings tonight sent a reminder email 24 hours before and only on...

As a 40-year-old Australian investor, I've built a strong real estate portfolio focused on the local market. My strategy has always been to buy in the right market cycle, renovate for value-add, rent, and refinance to...

Well it’s been nearly five months since we closed escrow on our quadplex located in San Luis Obispo, Ca.  I can’t even begin to tell you what a learning process it’s all been.  Honestly I’m not sure we would’ve gone t...

We decided to take the plunge. A year ago my wife and I outlined three different plans we could take to start investing. We were all set to go with a very conservative plan when some very unsettling events happened in...

Hello! I found BiggerPockets about 2 weeks ago and have been hooked on the podcasts. Three years ago, I landed a job that allows me to actually save money each month rather than living month to month. Prior to that I ...

Hi there BiggerPockets world,This is my first post here on BP, I’m a newbie/ wanna be investor. I’m working on educating myself on the real estate investing world. I’m posting this to get some advice from the BP world...

Hi,Looking at a fixer upper needing everything (let's assume), what areas could be best done by the owner?  My personal opinion is that a lot of the demo could be done by the homeowner, as well as anything else that's...

Long time lurker, first time poster. Struggled with what part of the forum to place this in, please feel free to relocate.I've had a rental for a number of years, bought it in 09' as a primary residence and converted ...