![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1292924/small_1729778658-avatar-andreasm5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Welcome to my weekly article, which I dub 'A Skeptical Dude’s Take on Real Estate,' coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Every week I write a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets,...
Im starting out on my path in Los Angeles, CA due to density and a predominant rental culture. I need INCOME, KNOWLEDGE and CREDIBILITY that only licensure can offer. I'm considering getting my Real Estate sales perso...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/180182/small_1621422652-avatar-nevertheless.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I want to keep a close eye on my properties, but at the same time, I don't want to annoy my tenants. I'd like to develop a standard checklist that I use quarterly or biannually at each property, but I'm not quite sure...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/449608/small_1621477165-avatar-jmanis.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I submitted this yesterday but I think I may have posted in the wrong forum so here is my second attempt....After a long hiatus I am finally back in the market for my first investment property. I have been pre-approve...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3172608/small_1738957511-avatar-jackp224.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey BP Community!
I’m diving into the multifamily-apartment investment space, and one thing has become crystal clear: if you can’t underwrite a deal, you’re flying blind. Every great multifamily investor I’ve spoken ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/wordpress_blog_post/image/10683/leap-advance.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg-biggerpockets.twic.pics/no_overlay/assets/uploader_default_urls/2_news_item.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/wordpress_blog_post/image/17792/MNY_453_WEB20231002-2-9vg59o.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/254860/small_1695100800-avatar-rays2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've been doing a rental property rehab. The contractor hasn't come close to meeting any of his target dates, and has gone over budget many times. What is the best way to keep him on track and hold him accountable for...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1210737/small_1696516625-avatar-maurices29.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I guess We are on the verge of a pandemic. stocks have already lost a considerable amount of value due to this virus. Thankfully I was able to sale majority of my positions a couple days ago to prevent any further l...