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Scott Trench Are you Pro or Against 401(k)?
2 May 2017 | 197 replies

A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...

James Park New Landlord. How to handle a situation when tenant cannot pay the full rent amount
21 June 2012 | 51 replies

I brought in new tenants to my townhome in the Chicago burbs three month ago, before moving to Atlanta.

Long story short, in July, I had an unusual storm in Chicago that put 6 feet of water in my basement. I have sp...

Todd Handriegh Bleeding Heart Syndrome
5 November 2021 | 58 replies

Hi all
Started landlording in 2018 and I have grown to 3 properties since then.  I have never evicted anyone, or even terminated a lease, despite a few situations that warranted it.  
As you may predict, that is my ...

Mark Beekman Operating Expenses Estimate Too High?
20 February 2011 | 69 replies

When I find a promising multi-unit rental property, I usually assume that 50% of the gross rents is what I'll have after operating expenses to pay my mortgage. The listing sheets have a breakdown of the operating expe...

Joe Edwards-Hoff The only chance of finding positive cash flow is...
18 July 2010 | 60 replies

I'm only a couple weeks into researching real estate. Well, I actually own a home and rent it, but that is besides the point. I'm just trying recover an unwise past investment. Hopefully my current refinancing goes th...

Eliot M. Disagreement w/ Property Manager
26 October 2016 | 58 replies

Was wondering if I could get some help on dealing with my Property Manager.  I have been under contract with my property manager for almost 1 year and have decided that it's not worth the money to continue doing busin...

Gary Clark 12 showings but no renter yet
2 May 2014 | 74 replies

So I have shown this apartment more than 12 times and still don't have a renter.

One family said they wanted it but didn't make their appointment to give me a security deposit so I called them and they said t...

Kaylee Walterbach Multifamily investors: What has contributed to your growth?
26 August 2022 | 179 replies

Yet another chance to be featured in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine... Multifamily investors, it's your time to shine!
In 50 words or less, let us know: What has contributed most to the growth betwee...

Robyn J. Contacting 1st lienholder as we are 2nd lienholder about to foreclose
17 December 2014 | 33 replies

I'm having a difficult time getting 1st lienholder to provide details (payoff) to us as we are 2nd lienholder. They don't know but we're about to foreclose.  I know we are entitled to info but what should I provide &a...

Belinda R. Newbie Can't sell Flip!
24 September 2015 | 84 replies

BL: Purchased HUD property Dec 2013 for $32k, rehab costs and expenses were$34k. thats 66k cash of my own money in the deal. The good thing is that I dont have any holding costs other than utilities and property taxes...