I started off as a Police Officer at 22yrs old. While doing that  I purchased my first home at 23yrs old. I bought a double home. Here in Cleveland that consists of an apartment on the bottom and an apartment above th...

I'm in the process of closing on my first property. I plan to be self managed. It's a 3 unit that is currently fully occupied. All tenants are on month to month agreements which means that it's possible for me to need...

Those that actually read news and watch actual news programs (doesn't include NBC and msnbc) have heard the tape of Obama "loves re-distribution". WH has admitted tape is accurate, but andrea mitchell says nbc can't v...

Hi, Folks,Want to solicit some input on doing new developments using modular construction.Just to make sure we're on the same page, let me define the distinction:Manufactured homes:Delivered to the final site in a com...

BiggerPockets Community,This is directed at those of you who are interested in the 203K loan. Done one or more 203K loans? Great! Share a success or horror story!Never done one? Also great! Hopefully my post can get...

So I've been slogging through a 3-month rehab and rent house for the past 6 weeks.  Condensing a large project in half as a DIY beaver that likes to build his OWN dam is not recommended.  I took on a frantic timeline ...

I have been working in the automotive industry as mechanic for the last 12 years.  I like what I do and I'm good at it, but it's time to get out.  SO long story short I'm getting my real estate license. I'm going to b...

What are the medium and long term effects of the pandemic on the note business?My thoughts:Our business is not going away. There were lots of reasons this was a good business before and there will be for the future. D...

After paying my contractor 35k, I found his interior work was pretty shoddy. I already had a few issues with the contractor I pointed out and ask for discounts or refunds, but none were ever given, they just acknowled...

Market Vertigo
by Cliff Draughn

"We give you a Republic; now see if you can keep it." -- Ben Franklin

As I have remarked in prior calendar-turning newsletters, it is this time of the year when most people pause ...