I have 5 SFR's in Desert Hot Springs. I have been with the same property management company for over 20 years. But I think it is time to move on to a more up to the times PM company. Any one have any suggestions for a...

Hello everyone, since joining BP I have been a busy bee and I am as green as the rest of the newbies here. I want to share some tips and also a quick update. First off, I have stopped seeking a mentor, I now realize t...

Hey, I'm new 'round here and got sucked into real estate because, well, the stock market isn't performing where I want it to, and there's nothing I can do about it. I don't like that feeling of not being in control of...

I've made a simple spreadsheet with links to low cost DIY yellow letter and business letter supplies. For my Sacramento folks who have discussed this with me recently, and anyone else who may be interested... here's t...

Went to closing as scheduled 10/30 9am. Stunned by mortgage payment 533.00 on a 40,000 loan 5 yr balloon payment over 10 yrs. Did not receive hud1 before closing table.
Termite bond incomplete because company require...

Bigger Pocket friends I have a question for you! We have purchased a property via online auction and should be closing in the coming weeks. We are purchasing the house with cash. Now I am a real estate appraiser and I...

Hi All,  Been wanting to get into real estate investing for a quite a while and recently been planning on buying my first home and looks like the the two might merge.  The opportunity for my wife and I to buy her fath...

I am in process of buying one property and wanted to understand how lease agreements are transferred (or have owner name updated). Does escrow handle that along with holding rents/deposits etc? or it need to be clearl...

Hello BP pros, Brett Lawrence here, I have been lurking for a little while now. I am just getting myself started with this. My business partner is just introducing himself of this site as well and we are just here to...

Hello everyone,

I am originally Canadian but have been living in Japan now for about 16 years. I own a design company and am semi retired at 43, and now looking into investing in rental properties in the US. ...