Economic Update                                                    (Monday, August 24, 2020)
Its going to take years for our economy to fully heal from th...

Hi, BP!Just joined up after being a long-time reader because I finally need to ask: when doing a 1031 exchange, is it realistic to identify and secure 4-5 properties in the 45-day identification period (and abiding by...

We're closing on our first STR next month (yeah!) and need to get the property set up for renters. Please tell me about some of your favorite STR furnishings/kitchen items/bedding/towels/security gadgets/etc.  Put on ...

Many self-managing investors on Bigger Pockets have to handle security deposits and this can sometimes be challenging. We wanted to share our the experience we have gathered throughout the years by managing hundreds o...

Hi BiggerPockets:First: what a great internet forum for REIs. And kudos to the web design team; great interface with the website and the iPhone app. Second: About me. My name is James Miller. I'm a native Texan who cu...

Getting ready to move into the dreamhouse on a small lake in a few weeks.Decided to convert the basement (seperate entrance already) into a 1 bedroom apartment. It will probably be a airbnb/VRBO type rental.The area f...

Hey again guys!So, as some of you might or might not know, I'm currently a tenant at a apartment complex.  I'm not in real estate yet, but my goal is to own my first multi-family home within the year.  I'm curious on ...

Where does everyone source their rehab materials? Home Depot? Lowes? I have never rehab a place but feel the big box stores can't give me the best quality and prices. Not sure about liquidator stores either. Strategie...

Dear BP Community,What are possible uses/concepts for the repositioning of a large retail center? A center whose complex is continuous/interconnected and is located in a suburban area.  I'm curious to hear because, wi...

The 2% rule  TEST is a quick screening tool for rentals. It says:"The monthly rent should be about 2% of the purchase price for a rental to be a good cash flowing rental"I really don't know when People here started us...