I'm in the process of negotiating to purchase a home that is occupied by a very elderly schizophrenic tenant who, according to the seller, has not paid rent or been on a lease in nearly ten years.  What should I do to...

Hey BP members,So there’s a lot of talk these days about how multifamily properties with strong cash flow in Los Angeles are just about nonexistent. Well, I’m going to try to change your mind on that, and make a case ...

Our experience with a 203k loan:

Stephanie came across this triplex on Zillow just searching and saw this triplex that had been listed on the market for quite some time. The price was reduced several times over the y...

Do you agree next-generation landlords will be more engaged with peer-to-peer sharing, purchasing, and funding?Many like @J Martin and @Brandon Turner are open to AirBnB types of offering, but will progressive landlor...

slumlord is a pretty harsh term, however, let's say-Its a rough neighborhood (some spray paint and busted windows on various bldgs)-A bunch of 2-4plexes on the block-the living conditions of current tenants is bad (pa...

I was wondering if I could get some advice on how I should go about starting a company that raises capital from investors to buy properties. My idea was to somehow raise the money for a complete purchase or a downpaym...

Hello fellow BiggerPocketeers!In an effort to provide the best answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, we've created an FAQ Forum so our most knowledgeable members can answer a frequent question thorou...

So for the last year or so, I have been thinking more about physical health. I’ll be 50 in less than a year. Overall I do not personally know any active, long-term investors that actually smoke. Maybe they are there I...