One thing I've noticed about comparisons of real estate strategies is that returns of very active forms of investing are often compared to very passive forms of investing as though the time invested does not have any ...

Hey Biggerpockets!My name is Richard and I'm brand new to real estate. I went to a "life changing" seminar where they wanted $10,000 upfront and at least $90,000 disposable. Obviously as a starving college student, th...

Curious about how others structure an on-site manager's employment agreement (e.g. housing allowance, hourly or salary, tasks required,etc). This is for California specifically.  Would also love a referral for an atto...

For major rehab, do you prefer to buy materials for contractor or just pay the GC the price they quote? I'd love to hear your reason behind your choice. If you buy materials for GC, how do you buy in advance to make t...

[We have been landlords for 8+ years in TX, and for the last 5 we were also renters in CA. Where we live, it is more economical to rent than to own. So we know both sides of the transaction.]We are about to sign a new...

Hey Biggerpockets family,I have been wondering for when I eventually buy a rental property. My goal is to buy a value add property. I am just curious as to how you renovate units/the building if the property is tenant...

Seeking RE Attorney advice.  My mom is selling her condo and recently lost her buyers because they qualified for FHA and near closing, the HOA lost their FHA certification (currently under appeal).  They also revealed...

I have looked at many properties where the tenants cook with oils and grease.  I have passed many of these properties up because of the smell, the cost of cleaning walls and cabinetry and the damage that has occurred ...

Hi Everyone,I just finished a complete gut renovation for a property I own that is located in an area regulated by the Historic Commission.  I added a couple of decks in the back of the building and went through the H...

Hi everyone, I recently retired from the Army with total disability which means I'm fully Exempt from property Tax on my principle residence in NJ TX and FL (I heard they dont care if you rent after you lived in for s...