In the pursuit of financial freedom, I am considering redirecting my funds from my 401k into another vehicle that's liquid. This will give us immediate access to the money for purchasing/rehabbing properties. I'm not ...

Especially if you’re buying an investment property with a high ticket price, a buyer’s earnest money deposit, or EMD, can be quite a large sum. For example, on a $1 MM property purchase, a 1% deposit of earnest mon...

I am considering screening rental applicants for criminal history. From what I've read, it seems this is rather difficult based on how it could be perceived as racial discrimination. The PA Realtors Association refers...

Yesterday my tenant texted me to tell me that she didn't want to turn on the central heat so she plugged in a space heater. When she did this tripped the lights.  She flipped the breaker and the lights came back on bu...

Dear Bigger Pockets Community,
I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to the knowledgeable and experienced community here at Bigger Pockets for some guidance regarding my short-term rental property in E...

Hello.  I have recently decided to rent my home and move due to working from home.  I have a VA loan at 2.25%.  Being new at this I am just realizing as I intend to purchase my long-term home in 3-4 years from now, I ...

I just closed on a new home in Windsor CA that I will be furnishing and then converting to an STR. It has a big pool which was the main draw of the house but as a first-time pool owner, I'm just learning about the sev...

My 12-unit Condo Association doesn't have any mention of a fee schedule in the bylaws. Can folks share their HOA's fee schedule? For example, somebody who violates the non-smoking rule: written notice, first fine $25,...

Hello all,
My wife and I are a first time RE investor and have narrowed down to Columbus as our target market. Since we are out of state, we have to lean on a lot of information from y'all! Thanks to everyone here fo...