Hello, I am new to the forum, and am interested in focusing on a niche market, renovating older buildings using green building techniques. I'd like to hold on to the properties and rent, but think I might need to sel...

This will my 20,000th post on Biggerpockets. My first post was made about 13 years ago, just as I was getting my license and starting a property management business.Unlike many on BiggerPockets, I am not here to build...

We are planning to build a few spec homes in an older neighborhood on reclaimed lots.  Do you mail the neighbors of your real estate flips, builds, etc to notify them of your intentions and provide contact information...

Have you ever bought a house and found something inside that was worth some money? Antiques, currency, jewelry, Jimmy Hoffa's dead body? I want to know what interesting treasures have you found?

I recently bought a...

Hi BP! I have been going back and forth over this issue.I am currently looking at a 3/2 SFR in a decent neighborhood that that I can pick up very cheap but it has sloping floors. It sits on post and piers with a crawl...

How much can one expect in revenue from adding coin-ops in a 4-plex? I have seen some listings which advertise $50-$75/week, is this a good estimate? Also, has anyone dealt with the maintenence of these things? Doe...

I have an apartment that was completely painted and a new carpet put in a year ago. The tenant is moving out and was a HEAVY smoker. I will be washing the carpet but can I get the smell out of the apartment wit...

Hello BP, 
A quick search didn't find anything on this specific topic.  Two questions for the community, with #1 the one I really need help with.
1. Does anyone have experience with giving tenants small gifts as a w...

Back in the days before I heard of BP, I bought a condo rental in CA (did everything wrong, didn't even run numbers, by pure luck it cash flows).  I needed a tenant right away so I stupidly rented it to a smoker.  She...

Looking for a fresh set of eyes to look at a rental analysis for a 10 unit efficiency apartment building in Pueblo, CO. COC ROI: 21.8%CAP RATE: 11.3%GRM: 61%I used conservative estimates: 5% capital expenditures, main...