![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/195489/small_1694834895-avatar-pparkre.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am a new agent that earned his license in March. Since then, I have had a few clients and submitted some offers too but the deals fell through due to unforeseen circumstances (Lack of funds, seller backing out, etc)...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/10637/small_1621349298-avatar-johnmichael.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Nothing quick about getting rich with real estate
A real estate seminar promoter promised to create 1,000 new millionaires, but so far none are in sight. See what happened to his believers.
By MP Dunleavey = http://...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/96474/small_1695769875-avatar-jw3600.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BiggerPockets community. Thanks in advance for your time.I’m looking for some expert advice as my wife and I navigate the turnaround of a 20-duplex (40 door) Class C Columbus neighborhood. We’ve been strugglin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/725352/small_1621496165-avatar-chris__vel.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am purchasing a duplex as a first time landlord in northern NJ. I will be house hacking however the other unit will be vacant upon purchase. I would like to be prepared from the first day of purchase so here are my ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/520099/small_1621480970-avatar-kurtmkgproperty.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My wife has expressed concern about allowing people who are applying for our properties to know our home address (to send applications when they need to be mailed). Even tenants who pay for rent know our address so t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/9/small_1621345214-avatar-biggerpo.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We just completed one of the more important guides for landlords and I thought it important that we make it visible here on the forums. These are both MUST-READS!
Tenant Screening: The Ultimate Guide
At over 5,000+ ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/493849/small_1694870905-avatar-rathdrumgal.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I inwardly cringe when when landlords post about "kicking tenants out" or other commonly used, but unprofessional, terms. The internet is forever, and you never know when something you have innocently posted will com...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/579667/small_1621493043-avatar-sejeff.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm relatively new to REI, but have had a single rental property for ~3 years that does well. My father on the other hand, has ~20+ properties and tracks everything manually in a spreadsheet. While I could likely writ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/33219/small_1621366438-avatar-j82.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi,
Does anybody get rent payment as a direct deosit from their tenants? Is it a good idea?
Somebody offered to pay their rent as a direct deposit into my account.
Thanks,
Julia
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2433546/small_1658801130-avatar-nicholass494.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Any other software engineers become Real Estate Investors? Would love to hear about ways you've leveraged your skills for automations, integrations etc.