John Hickey
Snake oils, gurus, “investment advisers”, experts. BP can do more
I saw a post that the other day where a BP member called out another member and accused him of being...full of shot....good stuff. Because it’s good when you know someone is watching. Is it possible @biggerpocketsmo...
Alex Corral
Using the HELOC strategy to buy rentals
I am in the process of obtaining a HELOC on my primary, with plans to buy some rentals. I've been doing a lot of research on how to pay down the HELOC faster using it as a checking, and have some questions as things a...
Alfred Bell
Does anyone use a Checkbook IRA LLC?
I currently utilize a self-directed IRA. My IRA monies have been invested in a real estate project. I'm coming out of that investment soon and I now want to use those IRA monies for buying at trustee sales. This "Chec...
Sandra Sunshine
Possible drug dealing tenant
I just purchased my very first home in March. It’s a two-family and I fixed up the downstairs and moved in this April. Upstairs tenant has been there for 4years with various sketchy roommates. He has refused to prov...
Katie Miller
Calling all retirees! I want your story
Hello! I want to feature YOU in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth magazine (subscribe here! www.biggerpockets.com/magazine) if you have a fun/unique retirement story to share:
-Did you retire just before or duri...
William C.
How to deal with petty tenant requests...
Do any seasoned landlords out there have any advice on how they’d handle this situation? Truth is, I hear from these tenants about once a month or so, maybe less, for stuff like this. With 1 or 2 properties, stuff l...
David Tower
I'm officially in business - My Tale
I've finally done it. My first batch of yellow letters went out yesterday. Whoever said that thinking doesn't cure fear but action does was spot on.
I know Greg Smith's thread is popular so I figure people might enjo...
Mark Updegraff
Share your WORST tenant requests?
Relative newbie to Landlording 101 (just over 2 years)
What is the WORST (stupid, funny, challenged etc) request a tenant has made to you? It can be written or verbal
I'll go first, I expect you more experienced la...
Seth Macomber
My first Rental, turned into my first eviction :(
I've heard it a million times, "never rent to family." Being the naive person that I was -- possibly still is -- I didn't listen. I rented my condo out to a family member in 2013. By early 2014, I noticed their rent p...
Gerardo Varela
HELOC?
I'm new to BP and wanted to see if pulling cash out of my home is good idea to begin investor path.