We have a 2nd floor 3bd /1ba unit in a duplex with subfloor damage due to a leaking toilet.  The repair will likely take 7-10 days to allow time for dry out, during which time the bathroom will not be usable.  Since i...

I recently wrote an article about public works projects and how they effect the mood of real estate investors. I updated it on my blog today and I want to know if you agree or disagree?

Do public works projects su...

So, Im house hacking.  In August I bought a 6 bedroom house in Tacoma.  My intentions from the get-go were to rent 5 rooms and live in one until my 1 year seasoning period is over, then rent my room and move into the ...

I am a young person constantly seeking personal and financial development, I'd like to share some encouragement with those in this community whom share that same passion!Graham Stephan, a young and established real es...

The AC unit and damper system in my rental property just went out yesterday and my property management company is proposing a fix of ~$5k to replace the AC and ~3k to replace the dampers using their trusted contractor...

After flying to Memphis from NYC to work with REI (Formerly Memphis Invest). I found the right company and made my first investment.
I met with Chris, Brett, multiple other Clothiers, along with my agent, Rick Luebbe...

This summer in the middle of the heatwave, the AC went out on our rental. It took four different technicians and about 5 weeks to finally fix it fully. It would work for a little then go out again. The tenants have b...

I had the thought last night to see what kind of experience might be out there with fellow BP'rs.....
I will try to be as breif as possible. My wife and I sacrificed a lot of energy, money, emotions, almost our marria...

I have researched this topic extensively on Bigger Pockets and elsewhere and I am still struggling to understand the tax code. 
I have a STR property that went into service in Jan 2022. I met the Material Participati...

I must say I'm 98% inspired and 2% frustrated, but thought a mildly inflammatory title might get more views. :)First off, if you haven't read Chris Voss' "Never Split the Difference" and listened to podcast "The Ultim...