Steven Maduro
Lazy landlord series Tiling step by step
Hello Bigger Pockets family I have finally finished my 520 sqft tiling project. I would like to share with you all some tips that I have learned along the way. Hopefully this will help you not make the mistakes I made...
Anna Buffkin
Call me old, but give me a phone call...texting and Facebook ugh!
I not really old. At least I don't think so, but I hate that every year more and more people are using text or Facebook Messenger as their main form of communication. Having a vacant unit this time of year is bad en...
Mindy Jensen
Looking for positive stories about property managers...
I spend a lot of time in the forums, and have read lots of negative stories about property managers. I'm looking for PM stories where they did what they said they were going to do, or went above and beyond.I know @Ali...
Bruce L.
Tenant is taking me to Small Claims Court - Help
So, my tenant serve me with paperwork that he wants me take me to small claims court over his $1200 security deposit, after all repairs were made, I gave him back $250, but he wanted pretty much all of it.
Could anyo...
Bill Gulley
WHO OR WHAT IS A REAL ESTATE "INVESTOR" ???
What is your definition of a "REAL ESTATE INVESTOR"? I'd like to see how youBP members define yourselves. Who do you think you are? It may sound profound or egotistical it will make a differnce in your outlook as to w...
Austin Green
Cashing out 401k, Is it as bad as people say?
I'm considering cashing out a modest 401k and combining that with cash to purchase a 4-plex. I have seen lots of discussions about the pros and cons of cashing out. Some people suggest solo 401k or self directed, or j...
JD Martin
The psychology of "Do it yourself"
I'm interested to see what some other, more experienced REI say about this concept.I have always been a DIY guy. I built my own house - literally, built my own house, contracting out just a few parts of the job - and ...
Brandon Taylor
david greene's argument for paying down mortgage faster
In David Greene's book "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" (which is awesome, btw) I saw an argument that I didn't understand fully, which is basically "you should overpay on your mortgages to refinance them faster ...
Carlo Rodriguez
Paying off Debt first or start real-estate investing?
Hi,So I'm on the fence on this one. I'm leaning more towards paying my debt off first to.A few years ago (2015) my wife and decided that the monthly credit card/tax/medical/students loan bills were getting out of con...
Jeb Brilliant
Any recommendations for Property Management for a duplex in Indianapolis?
Hi All, I'm looking to buy my first property in Indianapolis, it's a duplex. Being in California I need to find a property management company. Please send me any recommendations you have. Thanks for your input, I real...