I always knew it is just a matter of time until I would have to deal with the worst case plumbing issue - a broken sewer lateral under a rental property. So, I was mentally prepared for the big bill, but it still was ...

I just closed on my first multi-family on Friday and am ready to start the process of getting tenants in there! The place is completely vacant, but does need some work before anyone can move in. In the last 2 1/2 days...

So, recently I closed on a property in SC. Currently the building is vacant, at one point it was a functional beauty salon. This is my 1st deal EVER. My plan is to convert into a barber shop, should be a smooth transi...

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I have recently joined the site and I'm amazed at all the wealth of information on here! I cannot wait to learn more! I'm looking to gain as much information as possible about flipping homes as I...

Hi BiggerPockets family, so I am elated and frustrated at the same time. I finally found a two family home in Fairfield Connecticut, after a year long search. I am clear to close at the attorneys office on Wednesday, ...

hi everyone! Just trying to get some help. We are closing on a short sale today but the tenant that lived there before left his motorcycle, a car and some other personal belongings in the house. I think he is intentio...

Hello everyone. I am a new member to bigger pockets. I currently work in the aerospace industry however I am looking to expand into real estate investing among the masses. I kind of just stumbled upon bigger pockets w...

So I agreed to a binding deal last Sunday on what would be my first investment property.  It's a single family home in the neighborhood I've lived in for the past 4 years, and knowing what I know about the real estate...

I have a home I want to rent. The problem is it is 1 1/2 hours away from where I live. I anticipate renting the property for $350.00 - $400.00 a month. What is the best way to show the property and field all the call ...

Tenant gave me 30 day notice yesterday in conformance with the lease agreement. It was out of the blue, since earlier she said she wanted to extend. She does not want potential tenants to tour the place, because she h...