We have a contract on our first deal as of today (see http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/1548... for details).Our original plan was to rent this out as a SFR.  But over the last 24 hours, I started wonderin...

I’m curious to find out if their are other BP members who have adopted this kind of strategy. I’ll caveat but saying that I have a few primary goals that are driving this strategy so bare those in mind.Goals:1. Be han...

I am very confused about my future and really am not satisfied accepting any of what appear to be my options. I got myself into one of those catch 22 positions. Perhaps someone can spark an idea I have not considered...

I found a goldmine of a  property today. Hidden gem off the beaten path. Absentee owner, no mortgage, lots of sweat equity.  The town has one of the big x's on the front of the house warning the fire fighters not to g...

Is anyone here using a unit in their duplex, triplex or renting out areas of their SFH to Airbnb regularly? It's something I've been giving a lot of thought and I'm interested to know what the numbers are and how it's...

I have a nice house that's cheap and better than nearby rentals. Rent is comparable to nearby rooms for rent. Actually, it's a little cheaper than many.

I don't include photos on craigslist yet, instead e-mailing th...

The property I recently acquired has two feral cats living underneath it.  One is blind.  I'm a big ole softy and the thought of calling Animal Control and knowing they are probably as good as goners if I do, breaks m...

My apologies for how long this post is, it's almost a full on financial advise session than a single question, just want to get some guidance as the main centerpiece to my situation is a house and renting.Here's a  qu...

How have your found your properties?  When I originally starting investing I remember hearing a guru say that had 31 ways to find deals.  I didn't want 31.  I wanted just one that I could do over and over again.  I tu...

Hi, I am new at BiggerPockets & realistate investing in US.
I have been researching several SoCal cities for our second and third realistate investment property (first investment property in US - long story). How...