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Will Spruill My turkey disaster
11 February 2016 | 157 replies

I bought two turnkey rental duplex units in Indianapolis last year that came with a one year rent guarantee. The rent protection was thru AON and was paid for by the advertiser that markets turn key homes.

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Melanie Stephens Seeking Stories about that "Deal That Got Away"
25 January 2023 | 55 replies

Hi everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write a column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate.
I am looking for stories from BP members about that ONE deal or ...

Charlie Anne What was your first purchase?
10 July 2020 | 117 replies

My goal is to buy 1 rental property this year. Tell me about your first purchase!
Where was it?
How did it go?
Do you still have it?
1 thing youwish you knew?

Rob Hakes Another Spartan Invest Turnkey Case Study
28 April 2023 | 116 replies

I recently purchased a property from Spartan Invest and wanted to post the details and make it an ongoing case study solely for the benefit of those looking into the company.  I really appreciated others doing this as...

Jay Hinrichs OK who has received all or most of their rent this month ?
11 October 2020 | 589 replies

I will start  my two rentals paid  one was actually 3 days early.. tenant works for the DOD in area 51 high level 100k plus 750s plus fico.A class rental in Vegasother tenant is in Mississippi my last Go zone house I ...

Derek Rocco First Deal Frustration: What did I do wrong?
14 January 2017 | 96 replies

So here's my situation. Looking for some feedback on what I can do differently next time.I found a multi-unit in a town where I grew up. Five units total, four currently rented. Vacancy rate is low. After getting some...

Lisa Casey Entitled Tenants from hell....but my mistake for being "nice"
4 August 2019 | 95 replies

I have a small house on 18 acres.   We have rented it out 5 times with no complaints.  In the last 4 years we we have totally renovated it adding a sun room, new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refinishing floors, ref...

Jason Grote Best at Analyzing Comps: A Realtor, Investor, or Appraiser?
18 December 2013 | 73 replies

I am curious as to what fellow investors think about who is the most qualified to analyze comparable sales. I understand that Realtors and Appraisers are the ones with legitimate access to the MLS, but if you had ...

Simon Stahl Morris invest - any insights?
11 July 2019 | 414 replies

Hi thereI came across morrisinvest.com the other day after listening to Claytons podcast. The whole idea sounds really reasonable, but I still would like to cover all my bases. Does anyone have any experience with the...

Shane Pearlman Cashflow Doesn't Build Wealth?
5 September 2014 | 245 replies

While cashflow is key to keep the property safely under control, I seem to find that the larger returns for our portfolio to date come from strategic growth of equity. My wife and I are still fairly small in our inves...