Adam Meadows
The Psychology of Starting Out
Hello BP Family,I've been considering this topic over the past few weeks, as my wife and I have begun the journey of real estate investing. I thought I'd share my perspective with attention to the psychology of this p...
Nat C.
South Carolina squatter eviction
Has anyone had experience evicting a squatter in South Carolina? I know it varies by state.I let a guy stay in my house for free without a lease. I don’t need anyone to tell me I was stupid. I already know that but he...
Duane Hundley
Rent increase for 7 year old tenant
I’m purchasing a new property and the tenant as been there since 2010 and I’m sure hasn’t had an increase. He’s currently paying $300 and the property next door in same condition is currently for rent for $550. What w...
Alexis S.
Is it my issue or my agents?
So I’m brand new to this and looking for my first deal. I found a foreclosure for 40k that needed quite a bit of work but the comps were around 200k. I asked my agent to take a look (I’m out of state) and he said he w...
Wesley Mullen
Reducing 401k contributions
As soon as I started my Corporate job, I was told like many others to max out my 401k contributions to take advantage of my Employer match (100% first 3%, 50% next 2%). So I've been contributing 5% the last 5 years. B...
Zachary Dellamano
New from the St. Louis - Metro East
Hello everyone!I'm 30 years old from Godfrey, Illinois, which is about thirty minutes east of down town St. Louis, Missouri. I work for a mid size police department in the area. I would say that my wife and I are bett...
Garth Kukla
Top Landlord Tricks of the Trade! Let's all share!
Good Morning Biggerpockets! I thought to start a forum post on one of my favorite topics, "Landlord Tricks of the Trade" I've shared this with many colleagues and investors and felt it's time to post on Biggerpockets....
Pyrrha Rivers
My first deal!
I’m struggling to write this because I have so much to say it is difficult not to write an entire novel. So here is my attempt to be brief. JJanuary to August 2014 Yes, it took me that long to purchase my first proper...
Maggie Bonetti
Tenant Contesting Security Deposit Return
My husband and I purchased a duplex in Grand Rapids, MI in July and took over August 1. We recently had the last of the tenants move out, and after sending them a security deposit return, they have decided to contest ...
Luke Elliott Schneider
Need help with my first investment!
I'm a very new investor currently in a hot market hoping for some experienced advice on my first deal. Hopefully I found the right place! THE STORY:For the past year I've been working as much as possible and saving e...