![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/31216/small_1621365613-avatar-blueskyhomes.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What's the best way to handle lease renewals?
I've been doing this landlord thing for 12 years now, but I'm just not happy with the way lease renewal time plays out.
FYI, My NC rental agreements are all month-to-mon...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/65282/small_1621413642-avatar-leokingston.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Most people who have participated in residential real estate transactions as buyers or sellers remember experiencing last-minute changes at the closing table. Real estate agents, mortgage lenders, title companies a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/273089/small_1621440556-avatar-mantha.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I would like to have my 11 year old daughter help out with my real estate business in some way so that I can pay her and she can be a business expense. Is anyone else doing this? What are you having your teens and pre...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/518501/small_1680882271-avatar-lukecarl.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Currently checking last nights bookings...
2:56am 4 Guests. (2 bedroom house) Used the word "girlfriend" and "eagle scout". Now I know once an eagle scout always an eagle scout. But Eagle Scout mixed with "Girlfri...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/166956/small_1621420815-avatar-lautenschleger.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP,
The last few days I've thought of strategies for buying my first property. And this one just came to me yesterday.
Correct me if I'm wrong (if I am, then disregard the rest of the thread), bu...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/660863/small_1621494928-avatar-kevinc_pdx.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey Guys, names Kevin. I am a new investor looking to get my first deal. I live, was born and raised, in a small town called Scappoose outside of Portland OR. Scappoose is a beautiful small town that is about 15K ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/157097/small_1621420038-avatar-ryanahlgrim.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Are there any landlords out there with a good running list of tenant proof materials, products, tips, etc. they try incorporating into all their rentals?
A common one is vinyl plank flooring since it's waterproof, c...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/357758/small_1621446419-avatar-danielo7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am starting looking at duplexes and I am just not finding very good value especially because I am planning on doing the FHA 3.5% down and live there for a year starting out. I have found many duplexes that are aroun...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/94019/small_1621416722-avatar-ttblaine25.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've been lurking for about a year now but have never formally introduced myself. My name is Thomas from the Western Suburbs of Detroit. Right now I am a small business owner and an Investor/Landlord in Single F...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/86420/small_1709658478-avatar-vandalfan.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Curious if you've come up with a particularly creative (legal) way to raise funds for your first investment property. I am writing a blog article targeted at (almost) investors who stay on the side lines because o...