Let's say you have 5 properties that - due to economic and job market conditions in the area - only command enough rent to barely cover mortgages, insurance, and taxes.   Nothing left over at all for maintenance, repa...

Tenant text me last week Thursday saying they are moving out on April 30th.  They sent a text message stating that there are plumbing issues with drains not draining (first time they have ever told me about these issu...

looking seriously at little dumpy house in poor working class neighborhood.gf n I've been socially distancing because she's out working with public & i have roommate/renter that has asbestos health issues & if...

Hi folks, I lend money to a friend last year in April for her flip in Mountain Baldy, San Bernardino CA. She couldn't get the property sold because of the lease land and some title issues. I signed a promissory note w...

Hi everybody! This is my first discussion on Biggerpockets, quite an exciting moment! :-)A little background...I have been involved in buy-to-let real estate for the past few years in South Africa (Cape Town, Johannes...

(I'm copying this over from the buying/selling forum)I've lived in a home for 20 years (it's a 50 year old, 1200 sq ft manufactured home, basically a double-wide trailer, that has very dated decor, drop ceiling, and i...

Hi I am very new to Wholesaling. The owner wants to close in 2 weeks. I stated 30 days on contract. Minimum work needed on property according to pictures and seller. Should I change it and try and scramble for an inve...

I got a letter from a lawyer that part of my driveway is on his clients property. When I purchase the home, the driveway was paved. Has been for 30yrs I’m told. The letter says my options are return to prior state, wh...

Hello all..I have two eviction scenarios. I know you guys can't provide legal advice. I'm just looking to see what others have done.1) The first tenant is in rehab and I followed the Notice to quit, had the hearing an...

I am just getting into REI and have my eye on a few foreclosures which I would turn into rental properties. The properties are near local universities. I feel that it may be easier to find tenants for these homes but ...