I own and manage a single fam that a 2/1 and rents out for $635. I acquired it 2 weeks ago. Seller listed at 38k and I offered 24k cash after finding a few big ticket items for repair. I asked the seller at closing wh...

“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it ... he who doesn't ... pays it.” - Albert EinsteinI detest LAZY money.It pains me to see good people who kill themselves at their j...

Hey BP, I'd like to start off by saying thank you to all of the active duty and retired military investors on BP. I greatly appreciate your service and admire your commitment to ensuring our safety and way of life. I'...

My father recenlty put a 100+ year-old two-unit rental property in a trust which includes my father, me and two siblings. The building is paid-off and in a desirable urban neighborhood, however it is in need of upgrad...

Hi everyone, I am new to Bigger Pockets, but my wife and I have dabbled in real estate a bit over the years.  When we lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming we bought a duplex as our first investment property and it turned out to...

I just wanted to get on here and bounce some ideas off of those who have any experience with the rent-by-room House Hacking method. What are some successes or failures you have had using this strategy? How can I feel ...

Banks have led a great many people to believe that the mortgage mess exists because too many loans were given at or around 100% LTV.

That is hogwash spread by banks because the...

I am considering buying a duplex in a college town, about 2 blocks from campus.  Does anyone have experience in college towns renting to college students?  Are they more or less reliable making payments?  How do you d...

So I just wanted to see some feedback on this. I have been renting out my primary residence basement and recently had a vacancy and tried air bnb this week. I had a surprising turnout, it was booked for 4 out of the 5...

I have a unit for rent and two days ago I showed It to a young man who will probably meet my minimal standards (screening process is in process). I also got a visit yesterday, an older man who is looking for an apartm...