Hey Guys,I am glad to be a part of Bigger Pockets, seems like a great entryway to getting started and becoming more financially free.  I am a real estate agent in the Washington DC/Bethesda, MD areas and am starting t...

First let me say this is my first rental  property. Tenant was there for 3.5 years and always paid on time (last possible day) but I got paid. They moved out almost 2 weeks ago. No keys were left for any doors and loc...

 One of my tenants has reported water damage to the flooring just inside the front door.  They claim is has just recently started to warp and peel up.  I had 2 plumbers check in and out, pressure test, etc., and there...

Hi everyone, I was wondering is it actually possible to invest in real estate with no money down? And if so, how? I have an idea but I would really love to hear the creative minds of other people. Hope to hear from yo...

How do you landlords explain the difference between billing for tenant damage mid-lease and security deposit? Are there any laws or statements added to lease to clarify the difference? When billing a tenant to repair ...

My inherited tenant is vacating. Any tips for me? Please and thank you.

Hello all,In trying to streamline processes, I'm yet again looking for some feedback.  We just recently purchased a small multi-family with some serious deferred maintenance (one step up from "distressed").  As part o...

Still learning my way around BP, if this is not the right area to post I can move it. I've decided to completely update and renovate my fourplex + detached unit (5 total units) and I am working with a referred contrac...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Pawtucket.

Purchase price: $260,000

Cash invested: $5,000

My first investment property is a 3 unit house hack that I bough...

How do you manage security deposits for a non owner occupied apartment rented out by the room? If there is damage to shared space ie: kitchen and bath, do all tenants become responsible or must the landlord cover this...