Hello BiggerPockets! I'm a brand new real estate agent in California and have decided to give the world of real estate a shot. I came to this choice after trying out the typical W2/9a-5p job and coming to the conclusi...

I've been a landlord for a little over 2 years now.  Had to charge my first late fee today.  I want to make sure I got it right, since the lease agreement I used for this tenant was a standard form and it's not exactl...

I've been doing a lot of reading these past few days. I've been analyzing my market and comparing them to others around where I live. I've been trying to do my due diligence, to come up with my business strategy, and ...

Experienced VR owners - I'd love to hear your tips/tricks for furnishing a property in a manner that is cost effective while still appealing to your target guests.We spent way too much (IMO) on furnishing our first VR...

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 ...

Hi all,Looking at a house in the Albany, New York area and had a question. Has anyone ever dealt with knob and tube electrical?I know prices vary from region to region but I would like a rough estimate for how much it...

Social Security is about to begin paying out more than it takes in.

Article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_social_security_ious

Since the Social Security Trust Fund is nothing but a bunch of IOUs, how long will it ...

I have a prospective tenant who is moving to our area to work as an air traffic controller. He seems very responsible, but he has a pit bull. The dog seems very friendly but I am afraid to be opening myself up to li...

Hi there, I'm a small-time real estate investor with 6 units under my belt. When it comes to water issues, I absolutely cannot catch a break. Currently, I've got:One basement with a leak and horizontal crack forming o...

I’m SUPER new to the bigger pockets forum. My wife and I are looking to purchase our 1st place (townhouse or condo) in the next 6 months to 1 year. We’ve heard Airbnb is potentially a great option for cash flow so the...