Jason Schimer
What's your favorite podcast and why
This is going to be a game/discussion for you to say why your favorite podcast is the best podcast for Bigger Pockets. Reason behind this is for beginners to not only watch all 200+ videos but also to zero in on the m...
Calvin Lin
May rent score board - did you do better or worse than Apr?
Well it appears that most of us did OK for Apr rent based on the replies from many on this board, but now with May coming around now, let's see how we do as a group. So far I have 2 out of 8 who paid and those 2 usua...
Kevin Williams
New Member from Southwest Michigan
Hi All,I am a new member to this GREAT site. I have novice experience in this fun world of Real Estate. I am a Flipper and wholesaler. In saying that my tally to date is 3 flips and ONE wholesale. I have been in the b...
Tyler Smith
How often do you contact your PM
1) Do you check in with your PM monthly/quarterly/annually or just whenever there is an issue?
2) If you receive the monthly statement and it shows the tenant has not paid rent do you immediately get on the phone and...
Chris Pounds
Achieving "Real Estate Professional" Tax Status
First post, all. Thank you for reading.
I am considering jumping in on the landlord/rental investment train. I want to maximize my returns and try and achieve REP status on my tax return, therefore allowing depreci...
Ray Tsai
HOA Amendment Challenge
So I just purchased a property where the HOA Bylaws were giving to me beforehand but I discovered there was amendment restricting renting that was left out that I only found out about after closing. Upon further resea...
Karl J. Cox
Building a Duplex when to market it.
I am building a duplex right now and its my first rental. We are at insulation and drywall right now, so we are hopefully 6-8 weeks out on it being done. My question is, when would you start marketing it for rent? Am ...
Drew Purvis
The importance of reserves
I just wanted to write a quick post to remind all investors of the importance of keeping some 'reserve' cash on hand. My quick story:I am a buy and hold investor and I currently own 4 SFR's. I am in the acquisition/gr...
Roger Simons
What about converting houses to condos?
If the layout makes this feasible is anyone considering it? Surely the property would be worth more this way, especially if there is little yard area around the house. Also if one had a basement, perhaps egress priv...
Jon A.
First eviction in NC
Hello BP community and thanks in advance for any responses. I have been a landlord for 10 years here in Asheville , NC and have just gone through my first summary ejectment. The tenant did not show up for court and I ...