If you were starting from scratch and designing a house for a vacation rental, close to an outdoor recreation hub, what would be the priorities for layout, to include as amenities, etc.? 

My offer was accepted on an REO, and there was a strong smell in the house before--then the bank repainted the interior, probably to cover up the smell. I'm pretty sure it was mold, although the only visible mold I sa...

Does anyone use or has anyone considered a tenant questionnaire much like an employee questionnaire?  (Random internet sample)I have had tenants making ten times rent who have trashed the place and I have had very mar...

Hey everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write the “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine.
I am looking for BP Member stories for an upcoming column on Biggest Mistakes ma...

OK with the food / water / survival posts recently I have another question I'm hoping to get some good feedback on....I'd like to buy some silver and gold.

Not as an investment - I'd rather put my $ in R.E. for that....

Do any of you landlords allow car washing (tenants responsible for all utilities) and minor car maintenance on your properties? I'm under contract for a 2 flat in which I am having the plumbing redone (stolen copp...

So I believe I know the answer, and I am going back to a few books to read more on each to make sure my situation fits.. but this will be my first partnership and I realize I lack the experience and maybe knowledge to...

When you are looking at a Mom & Pop deal like self-storage or self-service carwash -- and the seller absolutely refuses to provide financial statements or tax returns -- because they have been running this as a ca...