I recently purchased a 4 unit off market building for $231,000. It was originally listed on the MLS. The numbers in my eyes weren’t terrible so I requested a showing. The realtor wasn’t very helpful and the seller wou...

Hi BP family! I’m looking to invest in short term and long term rentals in Virginia. Can you share you experience and recommendations for the following areas:Luray, VARileyville, VAFront Royal, VAWinchester,VAShenando...

I have a duplex in West Philadelphia's University City area. The property is all electric, no gas. I am having a challenge with one of my units. It is about 1500 sqft, 3stories, 3br, 2ba and being heated by an electri...

I spent many years as an industrial/architectural paint sales rep. I feel like I could answer and have probably dealt with most issues you encounter so please feel free to shoot me a message if I can ever help you out! 

Just saw on the news that a nearby apt from mine burned down and resulted in one death. Sucks for all parties involved but now its got me thinking it could happen to me. I have the place insured but something tells me...

You don’t have to read all below to weigh in as it is kind of a ramble, my core question is: what to use for decks in rentals comparing wood (redwood for example) and Trex or similar plastic decking. Trex is a recycl...

On July 3, 2016 I read Robert Kiyosaki's book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad", while at the beach and spent the rest of my vacation researching rental properties. That summer/fall I researched and read books and listened to podc...

Hello BiggerPockets community,
I've been searching the internet lately, sifting through a multitude of deal analysis tools, Excel templates, proformas, and DCFs, all aimed at deciphering the viability of multifamily ...

Hello BP,
First time home buyer here and need some insight/advise on my current situation. I'm currently under contact on a MFH for $650,000 and had an appraisal come back at $475k, approximately $175k under that pri...