hello everyone. My name is Philip Kilmer IV, im from a small town in Juniata County and recently moved to Harrisburg Pennsylvania where I work for the Dept of Revenue. I went to The Pennsylvania State University an...

TL, DR: Two homeless women moved themselves into a vacant home in West Oakland (Bay Area/CA) and intend to stay there, rent free.
This made the evening news last night. As a resident of the Bay Area, I definitely un...

This is a very exciting week. Almost like a holiday with the start of baseball season, something that seems to be absent for way to long.

I figured with spring training starting up fantasy baseball is right around t...

I know some landlords that manage their own properties and collect their rents personally. I know some that record this income on their taxes and some that don't. Should landlords file rental income on their taxes or ...

Hello investor community,
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I wanted to share this story in the hopes it can inspire someone to just get started. Here is a story that I couldnt make up if I wanted. 14 months ago I had to figure out w...

I have read some great success stories from people escaping cubicle hell.  They are a great motivator for my goal to become a REI.  Whether you have already escaped or planning to do so, this thread is to share your e...

I am relatively new to Bigger Pockets and enjoy the variety of information and expertise that I have experienced here. I am very interested in organizing a Chicago area meet up with like minded individuals in this are...

Hello all thanks in advance for any help.  My question is, Am I being unreasonable? I am in the process of purchasing my first rental property.  Everything has been going fine except the current tenants were supposed ...

I recently purchased a 10 unit apartment building in Long Beach, CA and my strategy is to do a value add. The exterior of the building has a decent amount of cosmetic deferred maintenance (needs landscaping, exterior ...

Hi,I have a good understanding with my handyman. Now I want to hire him as an employee. This guy is amazing and does pretty much everything except electrical/plumbing. What I want to understand is how much will be the...