Has anyone tried PROSPER as a passive investment for earning interest income?  It sounds like a nice concept, better than earning 0% with my bank.   Also, no tenant headaches. Wonder if anyone has tried this before. 

I was wondering what the tax benefits were of owning real estate? I know it is agreat investment, but I wonder what all the little details were. :mrgreen:

I am new to Bigger Pockets so this is my first post.My wife and I are looking to get into property investing and I am currently in the process of getting my real estate license while working a regular full time job.I ...

I was picking up the rent from one of my tenants tonight, and it occurred to me when they pulled up....every single one of my tenants has a considerably nicer car than me. Also almost all of my tenants (Except the one...

Hi All,I'm reviewing my lease, and I'm wondering if there's any additions in people's leases that they consider must haves, or perhaps additions to leases after a bad tenant experiences? What is something you'd wish y...

Hi BP Community,This year in June I purchased my first buy and hold property - a duplex. I know that it is important to have cash reserves set aside for unexpected issues that may arise with the property. However, sho...

Thanks.

Hi everybody! I'm Mike. I've been lurking here on the forums for a little while, and I suppose it's time to go ahead and introduce myself, officially.
I'm a newbie, 0 deals under my belt, and I am particularly intere...

Hello! If there is an underground oil tank, is the seller legally responsible to remove it before the buyer acquires the property? Or can it be negotiated within the contract? This property is in Connecticut. Thank you! 

Hi everyone,

I am wondering how you guys are doing accounting and bookkeeping for your rentals, doing by yourself, hiring bookkeeper or hiring accountant? I am currently managing the bookkeeping and accounting mysel...