I’ve got a new experience in my business. It just came to my attention that there are three extra people (who are creating a noise issue for neighbor) and two cats living in a duplex I own. The lease states only named...

I figure this is as good of place as any to ask this question.  Is there any benefit or downside to buying through an agent or the owner?I have been looking at properties on various sites and have noticed that when on...

Hi All!
So happy to be a part of the bigger pockets community. I work in finance as a capital markets analyst and enjoy the analytical work that goes along with my role. I am really passionate about building personal...

Warning: I'm probably only posting this to vent. I hope I do not approach the level of a rant, but no promises :D

Seriously though - I need some insight here. Since shortly before Christmas I've been dealing ...

I’m looking at some options to bring in more rental income for some clients while reducing some risk. What are some typical rates one would charge an arbitrageur looking to rent a space out for AirBnb. Let’s say for e...

Normally if I figure out a potential applicant just got evicted, I avoid showing them a place  I have for rent.  They won't pass the screening so why bother, right?  This time I wanted to see if I could pick up on som...

Hello, fellow BP'ers!  I'm new to real estate investing and I've just finalized my LLC here in California.  I'm looking to open a bank account for the business and will likely choose a local bank or credit union.  I'v...

I'm in the "drinking from a fire hose" seIf-education phase of my early real estate investing career. I've been thinking about the option to go with the turnkey options available outside of my area (assuming the numbe...

Hello Everyone,I want to start investing in homes preferably buy and hold at the moment and but I have two problems: (1) my debt-to-income ratio is at 59% due to student loans and a car note; (2) my down payment money...

Me and my wife are 26 looking to move to a new home. Instead of moving to a single family, as first time home buyers I was thinking more multi-family unit up to four. I am wanting to be a landlord so I figured this is...