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Hey BiggerPocket Folks-
I need your expertise! Does anyone have any creative good tactics to draw traffic to a rental? I created a great looking Postlet, which is syndicated out to Zillow, Trulia, Hot Pads, e...
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I was thinking about the real estate bubble and there being experienced investors out there who saw it coming and called it "obvious." On the other hand, there were also very experienced investors who were completely ...
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Hello all I'm a avid listener and about to make my first purchase 2 unit hope to mingle and get tips and as I progress give .
But as for now I have a question about being a renter
Me and my family of 4 wife and two...
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Hi - I would really appreciate some advice regarding hiring a property manager. For context, I am a first-time / would-be investor (based in Southern California) interested in purchasing a handful of SFR's in South Ge...
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Hi all,
Can anyone tell me which areas in Chicago are the high crime neighborhoods to avoid?
Thanks!
How soon do you guys start charging a late fee for late rent? I used a standard lease form that my agent provided and it says rent due on the 1st of each month. Then 3% late fee if more than 10 days late. Is that s...
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I bought my second house this year at the end of July. I rent my first house out to my mother. I could use guidance on maximizing my tax return. Can someone please advise me on how I should be claiming (and on what fo...
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In a predicament. foreclosed loft sold for 130k in 2004, now an REO. bank wants 80k.
Taxes: 260+/mo.
Dues: 230+/mo.
All in all fixed cost to own the unit: $622
Will rent for $800 easily. $178/mo cash flow or $2136/y...
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So, there is a thread out there about a newbie wanting to buy a Lambo and given that he just started, and had no money at the time, most people consensus is that buying a Lambo would not be a good idea at that time...
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What are the biggest red flags to look out for in a contractor and how can I detect them before it’s too late?