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I was inspired by @Brandon Turner 's landlord's "hack" list. SO I've decided that every week, I will share my real estate "hack" with BP Nation. Here's my first real estate "hack" of the week:Issue with Some Contracto...
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What would you do? We have an artist community here and I've had a new tenant (white) and her boyfriend (black) sign a lease last Friday. This is in a historic black neighborhood - it's important, you'll see. They gav...
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Hey Bigger Pockets fam! My names Matt and I am a 26 year old new investor. I have been doing my research, reading, and learning about different investment tactics. The main problem I have at this moment is my job. I w...
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How many STR do you have and what have you learned in your journey? What has your experience been like?
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I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past. Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...
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I began investing in syndications as a multifamily limited partner around 5 years ago, and the passive income that I'm making is enough that I was able to quit my job last week. I'm 56 years old, and I was an accredi...
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Hello All,
So I found my first deal! Kept driving by this house that showed the signs and finally got the nerve to speak to the owner. He is an older man (so sweet) who just can't maintain the property anymore. Now h...
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My wife and I purchased our first rental in August of last year, and suffice it to say this has been quite the learning experience with many newbie investor mistakes made along the way. Right now we are dealing wit...
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I own my home. Rent the lot. Noticed Saturday that the tree had a huge crack was leaning and could fall anytime. Notified property manager. Emailed the office also. Nothing come Sunday the crack has gotten bigger. Kep...
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What are all your thoughts these days?