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Hunter B. I’m ready for my 1st purchase...but it’s a sellers market
1 February 2018 | 35 replies

About me:So if I have finally gotten to the point where I’m ready to make my first purchase. My end goal isnt to be loaded rich,but rather have some financial freedom at some point. I love my job so I will never quit....

Brandon Turner Landlording ain't always fun... (photos of the FIRE included)
26 September 2015 | 72 replies

So, this post is NOT meant to scare you, newbies. But... this is gonna freak you out :) This tenant is in the process of being evicted. To make matters worse, he lit his kitchen on fire; accidentally, supposedly. Anyw...

Dion DePaoli Housing Market - Rehab Event Horizon
28 June 2012 | 7 replies

So I have developed this theory. I have had the discussion with only a handful of folks but was interested to see what the BP Nation thought. I have tough skin, so if you think I am crazy, just let me know, no big d...

Timothy W. How to lose instant networking credibility
19 August 2010 | 38 replies

I went to a networking event Thursday for the first time in a long time and was sitting down when some idiot walked around the entire room and put his business card in front of everyone before even telling us who he w...

Allan Smith Seller Upset With Me - Am I Doing Business Unethically/Wrong?
28 April 2017 | 18 replies

I have a BRRR under contract to buy. Somewhat distressed Landlord. Here's the timeline, and I'd love to hear feedback on whether or not I should change some of the things about how I do business. Quick skim will give ...

Ryan Cole How to go about introducing yourself to inherited tenants.
16 March 2017 | 31 replies

I know what I do/have done, but I'm curious to hear how some of you handle introducing yourselves to tenants inherited via purchase.  Do you send letters? Call? Knock on the door? Or all of these. Please share, thanks!

Keith N. Bought my first Property! A Duplex in North Raleigh
9 April 2020 | 47 replies

HI All,I just closed on my first deal about 4 days ago and I thought I would share the info with you and ask for your input on the deal.  The house I bought is a Duplex in Raleigh which I will be owner occupying in on...

Alexandra Hughes Pailet Tenant is Anti-Glyphosate (Round Up) - Realistic Request?
27 June 2021 | 50 replies

I recently contracted a landscaping company to do a complete overhaul at my rental. Today, the tenant contacts me unhappy that they were using Round-Up as it contains glyphosate. Trying to reassure her, I sent her lin...

Kevin Barnard New tenant is really late
9 June 2019 | 20 replies

What's up BP been a while. I purchased a triplex OOS in November . Two of my inherited tenants always pay on time or within a few day . Now the 3rd cost me a bunch of money by leaving with no notice and trashing the p...

Account Closed Reality Check: 20% discounts, 10% appreciation, 2% cash flow?
18 July 2017 | 22 replies

I am new here, and along with the Bigger Pockets guides, I recently read Brandon Turner's "7 Years to 7 Figures."  That piece lays out 3 fundamental principles: get a good deal when you buy (20% discount), appreciate ...