First time posting and new to REI this year. I used conventional lending form my first 2 properties and am acquiring a 3rd using hard money. I received offers from a few hard money lenders and chose the best offer. My...

When it comes to managing tenants, the dynamics can sometimes be complex, especially when you're living with friends. In Colorado Springs, I have house hacked several homes with over 20 different tenants/friends. Navi...

I am a 31 year career law enforcement professional interested in investing ahead of and throughout retirement.  Looking to connect with potential mentors to help along the journey.Thank you.Kevin

I am completely new to this industry but everything about it makes me excited. I have read many books and listened to podcasts and youtube videos but I do not want to start investing without some guidance first. I am ...

We bought a home on the Oregon Coast that was an active STR.  It hadn't had any updates in a long time, we are going through and picking them off one by one.  We've swapped out the old 40 gallon hot water tank (for a ...

All,I'm a first-time landlord, we're looking to rent our first property as it is.  I have a SFH that is entirely tile, so floors are pretty durable.  My question is this, I set a non-refundable pet deposit that is hal...

Hello all,I recently received an email offering lending. I asked for more to details to try and vet the party, and I was sent a website richardlendinghome.com for further information. Everything "seems" legit, what ar...

BP Question Dad as investorBackgroundI used to live in NYC and got a job in NJ 4 years ago. My father, generous man that he is, promised me a 20% down payment if I moved to NJ. He did this as an enticement, as I nev...

Hi all, I am new to REI and am very skittish given I live in Washington DC (extremely tenant-friendly). I have heard my share of horror stories including a co-worker who spent 10 months trying to evict a tenant. My hu...

Hello fellow Atlanta-area investors.  I will be moving out of my current house hack in a few months, and will be renting my house out fully.  I originally wanted to self-manage (at least to start), but there are a lot...