I’m really excited to rent the upstairs apartment to my new duplex. I just posted my rental on Zillow and have several viewings scheduled. Anyone have advise or tips on how to further screen tenants prior to the viewi...

Hi everyone!I've about 6 months into my real estate journey and have been trying to soak in as much information as I can. However, one roadblock I can't seem to get past is how to fund my first deal. We have very litt...

Its awkward, but it needs to be said....
The FACTS about our economy (GDP, unemployment, workforce participation, etc...) have no bearing on asset prices! 
I'm not an economist, I'm just a curious young man. There w...

Hello,I am a new investor. I am currently 2 weeks away from potentially closing on 3 properties using owner financing (I am the buyer). The terms of the contract is all 3 properties listed for $278K, with 45K down, 30...

Market Vertigo
by Cliff Draughn

"We give you a Republic; now see if you can keep it." -- Ben Franklin

As I have remarked in prior calendar-turning newsletters, it is this time of the year when most people pause ...

Hi BiggerPockets,

I am new here. I randomly have read a few forums. I briefly read BiggerPocket "Free Beginner Guide". I also listen to a few PodCasts, while on the road. They are fun and awesome.

I jus...

Hello all - I thought I would come to this community for advice on a matter that has been a problem in a neighborhood I own two properties in for over 5 years. This is in the state of NC.Situation: I own two propertie...

Hello BP family. My name is Huso Akaratovic and I am from Newport News, Virginia. As I am not new to BP, however, this is my first time doing an official introduction in the forum. I have been reading a lot of posts a...

First time vetting hard money lenders for a flip I have under contract but not closed yet. One potential lender has attractive terms (8%, 2 points, 100% financed, no prepay penalty), but on the phone he has very spott...

What are your thoughts on turnkey rentals when looking for out of state rentals for a new investor to get their feet wet? Great idea with low risk? Terrible mistake? What do you think?