We're live in our owner occupied 2 unit building, and are realizing the importance of attracting high quality tenants so we can co-exist peacefully and happily at our home.  We have been investing money heavily into t...

Looking for recommendations on locking systems for STR's which also control thermostat/Door sensors and Pool heater ?

Hi everyone,I’m fairly new to the real estate world and I’m currently a student as well as a software developer. I’ve been programming since about fourth grade, and I like to think I know a thing or two about building...

Recently closed on our first REI. Plan is to hold and rent it out for a while. The place was built in 95 and still has the original HVAC which is an R-22 unit. The outside unit looks bad but we had a professional c...

Any suggestions on Home Warranty companies for Rental Homes in california. Also looking for suggestions and inputs on what key appliances would be required to be covered which would turn out to be most expensive to r...

Hello again BP. I'm posting to announce the next meeting of the Southern Tier REI club. Our club meets at the Vestal library the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30. Next meeting is: September 22nd @ Vestal Library, Vest...

Dear Bigger Pockets members,I am a new buy and hold investor who is currently looking for her first deal. I have been looking at townhouses in turnkey condition in Baltimore, MD, that were built between 1900 - 1950's,...

Site - Does the ground around the house slope consistently away?- If there are underground drains, where are they going?- Are there any trees at the foundation?- Is there adequate drainage for retaining walls? Any cra...

I always hear people talk about the horror stories about tenants and there are plenty, but I would like to share about a great tenant that actually ended up moving. I had a tenant about a year and a half ago that I ha...

We're ready to try and find our first buy/hold property in the Austin area.  Any thoughts on up and coming areas in Austin?