Hello BP. Ian Skelton from Savannah, GA I've been "investing" (notice the quotes) for about 12 years, but didn't know what I was doing. So long story, short it went fairly badly. From calls at 2am to unlock the house ...

Hello,  Is anyone else struggling to find rental properties that meet the rental properties rules in Bigger pockets (50%, 70%, etc)? I am in Pennsylvania suburbs and the market is crazy right now. Every property I ent...

Hi BP!I'm comparing insurance quotes right now for an owner-occupied duplex in Sacramento. All the quotes default with no flood or earthquake insurance. For my CA people, do you carry earthquake coverage? Why or why n...

Being in the real estate world it appears to me that flipping has changed for almost everyone. The interest rates have spiked. It is much more difficult to find a house that is going to provide you with positive cash ...

Hello everyoneMy name is Miguel and I'm brand new to the real estate business and bigger pockets! My hope in joining bigger pockets was to attain as much knowledge and information as possible. So far I can say this we...

What's your advice for convincing your spouse to get interested in House Hacking?I love Scott Trench's Set for Life House Hacking mindset. Since 2009, I've owned a foreclosure-rehab turned house hack (5 BR 3 BA). I li...

So we have a vacation / second home in another state that we generally use about 1 week a month.   I suggested to my wife that maybe it would be a good idea to rent a room out to accomplish two things, bring in a litt...

I approved my applicant that has a dog. Her credit was awesome. All prior landlords spoke highly of her. Her employer's HR dept verified everything I needed. I was getting pumped up about leasing my first property! Th...

Just starting out and am looking at my first Investment property.I am confused between single family homes vs a condo.What is a better bet for a buy and hold investment and I want to rent it out. I want to take it as ...

Hi everyone,  I am pretty new to the forums & investing.  I am looking for my first deal after reading several of the BP books & J. Scott's estimating rehab costs book.  My question is regarding a 3 family (fo...