So there is someone interested in my property that says they will have a glowing recommendation from their current landlord (with on time payments) who is selling.  But they have an eviction on their record and an uns...

We are approaching the Thanksgiving season and I thought I start off  a little early with a progress of ownership and a big thanks to the whole biggerpockets.com family. @Joel Owens in particular. I made my first real...

Hi Everyone,I am thinking of purchasing my first home and have a question about mortgage applications. I have excellent credit (>800), however no history of a mortgage. I had a loan out on a car that was paid off i...

Team,Here is a deal which i'm contemplating purchasing.  But wait, is it worth it..This would be purchased as an owner occupant using my 2nd VA Loan.- 4 unit property asking a sale price of $260K- 2/2 rented @ $695 pe...

I have 5.5 acres that already host 6 mobile homes on it with room for more lots in the future but I also have the opportunity to get an additional 5.5 acres that conjoin my land the cost still T.B.D I want to expand m...

I have known about self direct IRA but not Self Directed 401K and 'Checkbook' IRAs. I wanted to take control of my personal debt and let my IRA benefit from the loan but still maintain tax preference.What circustances...

Hello BP community! I just bought my first rental property (SFR) and it has a fireplace. Should I allow tenants to use it? Or, is it too much of a liability?

Here is how I typically handle rentals:1. I list them on the MLS and people go see them. When they are interested, their first question is how to apply. 2. Right now, I have to email them a blank pdf of the lease appl...

Hi all, I'm biding my time until I have enough money to invest in my first property. In the mean time, I'm a software developer by trade so figured I'd try and see if there were any need for new software or websites. ...

We're considering putting up 4-5 cameras interior and exterior for our rectangular shaped apartment. It's 3 stories, with 12 units in Kansas City MO. 
Right now we are in the middle of stabilizing this complex and th...