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Hello all!I am a resident of NYC who has been itching to enter this fantastic world of real estate. Having spent my whole life here and as you might already know, owning a NYC property is like a page out from the fair...
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I was born and raised in CA. It's so heartbreaking to see what is happening to it. A recent poll says that 46% of the people plan on leaving the bay area. Let's do our own poll (FOR CALIFORNIANS or those that recentl...
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So I was over on Tim Wieneke's great thread on the hazards of going into vacant properties and several posters mentioned that they carry concealed weapons.
I'd like to find out what type of concealed weapons are most...
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I'm a relative newbie investor with a small portfolio in Colorado Springs, CO (4plex, SFR, condo). I'm looking to make the jump to commercial multifamily, preferably something I can add significant value to over the ...
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Whats up BP, I'm in the process of having my contractor walk thru a property to provide me with a scope of work and quote. There is currently a squatter in the property. How do I go about getting the property vacated?...
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I just thought I'd share a conclusion I reached after sending out my first batch of yellow letters about a month ago...
Like most new real estate marketers, I wanted to make sure my mailing was perfect and wo...
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As we continue our mission to improve BiggerPockets via Project Simplify, I come to you with a big announcement. Today we removed groups from BiggerPockets.
The move was a large one, but one that really had to happen...
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Happy 2018 BP. Wow, it is good to be back, it has been way too long!What is the latest and greatest emerging technology in the real estate industry? Specifically, a technology that could be utilized/incorporated by a ...
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After looking at so many properties that have been hit by copper thieves over the years, I have started to have this recurring fantasy about catching them in the act. I have personally had several rentals broken into...
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Yes I own a home. I rent out the rooms in that home individually because I hate the idea of not being able to come into my house and check on things anytime I want. I do not like Tenant rights, so I board instead, les...