Hello! We are closing on our first out-of-state investment. How do you handle showings for prospective tenants from out-of-state? We would prefer not to use a property manager, and our realtor is charging one month's ...

I decided about 1 month ago, I wanted to start a REI Business. The decision came after much thought about my future for me and my family. Since, I've read a few books, spent countless hours browsing the internet, an...

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I’m under contract on a lake cabin, about 1000 miles away, close to where I grew up. 
It’s somewhat rural, but an hour away from a major area of tourism. The numbers based on one spreadsheet I found have me m...

Hi;I'm in the Student Housing business. I'm looking for idea's to add upgrades which would and could increase the rent line. Also I would not discourage any ideas which might not increase the rent line, but would incr...

I've been on the internet looking at properties in Wichita Falls, TX. There seem to be good buys when I compare the price points to homes here in DFW. Anyone here invest in this part of Texas. I'd love to have your in...

I've been looking into a few homes in/around the panhandle of Florida.  When looking for loan options am I limited to only those that are in the local areas?  Are there any pros to looking for a loan officer outside o...

I have this great deal. I made it so It has alot of profit for the investor/buyer.I have not recieve any good calls on it (well there was one guy who call me but I was trying to get his name and number he hung up on...

Does anyone know the Virginia laws regarding taking pictures of the interior of an occupied rental unit during a routine inspection of the unit? I've given the tenant proper written notice and will be conducting the i...

Hello Bigger-pockets familyI was reading the book on how to get started in real estate investing and my main focus was finding a mentor that can coach me through this complexed industry and it also said to find a loca...

Hello BiggerPockets Community!My name is Michael Lynch and I am a total newbie to real estate investing. I've owned a few homes as my primary residence, but over the next year I plan to build my capital reserves to a ...