Hello there, I am new to the Bigger Pockets Community and real estate investing in general but I am eager to learn! One of the first things I am curious about is how important is finishing a college degree in order to...

I have been working with a financial advisor for about a year now and he is strongly suggesting permanent life insurance. I am skeptical about it because I would rather save the money that I would put into the policy ...

Let me start by being crystal clear. I am very sympathetic to all of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 – those who have either struggled through severe (or even mild) symptoms and certainly those who have passe...

I am considering renting to a couple who have a very recent bankruptcy on their record.  Their adult child asked if they could be on the lease and they would be responsible to pay the rent. The parents would be the oc...

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Just venting more than anything. Decent renters, took care of the house for 6 months, but over the past 3 have gotten into a downward spiral of late rent. October was late by 15 days, which was the firs...

Today a family of 6 (3 adults, 2 babies, and a 10 year old) viewed one of my apartments but only the 10 year old could speak English. I tried my best to speak to the adults through the 10 year old but the child strug...

Hi, BPers,I need your kind help.I am in the progress of screening tenants with mysmartmove.com. Currently one family applied as husband/wife/2-kids and uncle. The three adults makes 12.6k annually or 3.5 times of the ...

I'm trying to buy a single family rental house in an area with 5 private colleges - lots of demand for student housing. Students will typically pay $450 to $500 monthly, per room - 12 month lease - parents actually si...

Here is the issue, Picked a tenant to move in over the weekend. She was very desperate to move in because her previous residence had some sewer issues and had to live with her son in law. Tenant also said she has some...