Hey all! Just last night I took the plunge and posted my very first rental listing. I've spent weeks reading and preparing for the tenant screening process ahead and right off the bat the first response I get is as fo...

The local borough where I own my rental property has come up with a real doozy of a new ordinance to go into effect this January. I'm fairly sure that they wanted a new law to deal with a few problem properties, prob...

Hi,My partner and I are looking to purchase a short term rental in Maine. We haven't zeroed in on a specific city/town yet but we're focusing our search on areas within 2 hours drive of Acadia National Park. We'd like...

Hi, my parents are in a financial crisis. My dad just had a stroke that left him disabled and unable to work. He is going to require 24/7 help. My mother is the caregiver of a granddaughter and now my father, so she i...

As many people start their business of real estate investing they go through the process of picking their company's name. ABC Properties, ABC Investments, XYZ Capital, etc.

What is your company's name and how did yo...

Good evening BiggerPockets - I hope this post finds you doing well.I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to all of you.  My name is Brian Palmé. I am a full time high school science teacher and a part time rea...

I am sure I am going to get a lecture about being "soft-hearted" and not firm enough with my tenants, but hear me out. As I am typing this narrative out, I've realized there's a lot, so here is everything in sequentia...

As most of us investors are seeing, motivated sellers have gone by the wayside with multimillion dollar developments left & right in Atlanta. I've sent out mailers to 5,000 people in the last 2 months and gotten 0...

I plan on investing in real estate when I get out of the military next year, what is the first step you took when starting off? I have a little bit of money saved up but not enough for a 20% down payment.