My plan is to start investing late this year/early next year. I graduated in December and am trying to build capital right now. My parents are willing to lend me money as well. I work three part time jobs and can't lo...

When it comes to real estate investing, many investors recognize that timing is key. Seasonality driven by factors like weather, school schedules, and buyer habits affects housing demand and pricing, often making cert...

There are two points in the investment process where you can reduce maintenance costs. The first is when you purchase a property. The second occurs when you renovate it.
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Hi, newbie here. One of the things I’m uncertain about is whether or not I should pay off personal debts before making investments. For example, in about 1 year both my car loan and student loan will be paid off. Woul...

I am currently a SF investor; however, been hearing for years about the advantages of MF/apartments. I think I may finally understand why - based on my experience. Kinesthetic learner, hands-on experience teaches me, ...

Hi everyone!  I'm so thrilled to be a member of BP!!!  So I live in a quaint tourist town in the Poconos and just purchased a my first rental property across from my house with 5x Tenants who've been there for years a...

My Tenant in NJ just informed me that he lost his job due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I foresee him now being able to pay the rent for another 4-6 months or so.I will be unable to afford this kind of loss as a result. W...

I've had an interest in real estate for years now, but because of "life" I just haven't pulled the trigger on ... anything.  Finding a house for my folks has given me the bug again, and I'm using this as a jump off po...

The living room floor caved in while moving a heavy couch in my apartment. In the basement it seems a support beam gave way and cracked. The landlord said for me to provide my renter's insurance information to cover d...

Ok guys and gals. I will be closing on my first investment property soon (a duplex). I would like to ask you guys/gals a “simple” question. Thinking back to your first investment property, what were some of the mistak...