This is one of the most challenging things when you are new to real estate investing or BiggerPockets. Social media makes it look like everyone is an expert, but we all know that is false. Regarding the forums, it can...

Hello; I currently own two rental units. a duplex and a SFH. I just got notice that both renters in my duplex are vacating end of March. After a $500 plumber bill I no longer wish to continue stressing out about this ...

For those of you who actively choose to invest in high crime areas, what do you make sure to factor into your numbers? -higher vacancy-higher possibility of turnover -hiring a property management company with skill an...

Hey everyone, I'm a 24 year old Software engineer that's always wanted to get into real estate, I graduated college about a year and a half ago and wanted to hit the ground running when graduated. I moved to North Vir...

It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...

I'm a 32 year LPN that is just getting into real estate. Before joining Bigger Pockets, I signed a rent to own contract on what I thought I would be a great investment. We are living in it as we rehab. The landlord c...

Hi BP,I’d like to generate a fresh thread to address an issue that is catching many new investors by surprise: The 6-month Seasoning period.I’m now on my 3rd Rental. It was time to give the BRRRR strategy a try. I pur...