Hi all, I'm interested in learning what factors lead to certain metros to become hot rental markets (or what makes them so desirable right now). An example: Is there more demand for rental properties in Chicago than i...

Hey BP Community: I am looking to begin my real estate investing journey through house hacking utilizing an FHA 203(k) loan. I have two questions about this:

1. I am aware that the FHA 203(k) loan will require me t...

Hello BP'ers!  I need your advice.  I have a tenant whose lease is expiring soon.  So far she's been a great tenant so I don't want to lose her.  However, I also want to increase the rent to get it closer to market ra...

I'm in a situation I haven't experienced before and looking for some input.My father owns 5 undeveloped acres on Long Beach Washington.  He was originally looking to sell it but I approached him with the idea of dropp...

I'm planning on renting out my condo after purchasing an owner-occupied investment property, and am considering doing some renovations. While the location of my condo is strong, the finishes are dated. I'm considering...

For those that live in cold states, do you replace your furnaces before winter if you think it might be on the last leg of its life to avoid an emergency in the middle of winter? If so, how do you know when it's time ...

I have a family member who just contacted me about refinancing their mortgage note. I am still in the learning stages of that feild of work. How can I step in an help her as a wholesaler?

Not sure if this is the righ...

One of my apartments has an opening, and I have a solid applicant (family). Dad has a job, mom runs a licensed daycare and they were expecting to use the apartment to continue to do so. It obviously adds income to the...

Hey All,Newish to Bigger Pockets and excited to begin my Real Estate adventures.  I'm looking to start growing my real estate portfolio but want some advice/options on direction based on my financial position.  I've m...

Just getting ready to post my 3 bed/2 ba home as an STR in San Diego. I'm wondering how do you all screen your tenants? I believe Airbnb and Vrbo dont do credit checks is this right? If so, how do you trust you're get...