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Newbie from Austin, TX
Hello Bigger Pockets. My name is Eleia (pronounced E-lee-yah) yep its really a unique and fun name! Anyhow I am new to bigger pockets, from Austin, TX! New to real estate investing, more specifically starting out as a...
Grace Strahl
New investor from OH
Hi everyone!I am looking for general advice and resources on how to get started. A lot of the resources I find are for people with no money to get started. My situation is a little different. My husband and I have ...
Carmela Cirilli
section 8 tenant in my first rental property
I just purchased my first rental property last month and within 2 weeks I got an application for a section 8 tenant-their situation is unique and I accepted the application because I feel confident. I would love to h...
Pal Sa
What is the catch with expat tenants?
I have been getting some requests to show our rental to expats. It is usually a relocation agent that seems to be helping the client find a home. In my case, all of the expats seem to be from Japan. I have not verifie...
Carlos Santiago
What to do about bad neighbors...
Does anyone have any suggestions to deal with the following situation: We have a rental house (in a decent neighborhood). Next door is a run-down 4-plex (1 bedroom units). We've owned our house for 4 years and just...
Dan Brainard
Two houses, one meter
I'm in the process of buying a property with two separate houses on it. A 3/1 main house and a 2/1 house in the back of the property. The houses are not metered separately and the lot is zoned sfh and is located in Ta...
Paul Smolinski
Considering purchasing a rental near a university
I am considering purchasing a very nicely upgraded property within walking distance of a university in Utah. It is in a neighborhood that has a mix of apartment buildings that cater to students and single family prope...
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I just wrote my own rental contract, and here's what's in it
The purpose of this post is to share some of the contents of my contract with everyone else. Over the years, I have come to realize that standard rental contracts REALLY suck. I've used two of the most popular contra...
Myles Cheatum
Oklahoma City washer/dryer expectations
Hello! About to close on my first rental property in OKC (B class 4/2). Anyone who operates in this market have some insight on whether a washer/dryer combo is usually provided or would most prospective tenants expect...
Elizabeth Rose
Question for Philadelphia investors - is the population shrinkage impacting you?
I'm thinking of doing some BRRRRs in Philly but notice that the population has been shrinking since 2020. BP has a great article on this here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/philadelphia-real-estate-market. Appare...