I know a lot of people come on here seeking advice about rental deals they have and many of them don't hold up to the 50% rule. I will admit I guilty of justifying the deal in my head even when it didn't make true se...

As I was out shopping today for my current project in Dallas, I got a call from my sister telling me that her and my mom were being taken to the hospital due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The average reading insid...

I am 18 and just graduated high school in June. I have free college and my parents are shoving it down my throat I should take it because it's free. I am really interested in real estate investing and have been listen...

So I had someone apply the other day, middle aged couple with 3 kids. Seemed very nice and professional. I am running their background and everything looks good so far. Employment is solid, previous landlord ch...

My wife is supportive of me owning and managing investment property, but I would like for her to be more involved. I would like a recommendation of a book that would peak her interest. The books that I have read t...

I'm becoming more of a hands on landlord based on advice I'm getting from folks on this forum. I'm having work done at one of my houses.  The repair guy told me about a spot in the ceiling in an upstairs bedroom. I he...

Looking for advice on a RE firm to land at. I'm based in Los Angeles and wanted opinions on Keller Williams. I've been and investor for years, and have had my license for quite a while, but I mostly have used that for...

Hey guys!     I have recently passed my california real estate exam, and I am trying to decide what brokerage to go with. I have a pretty good connection with a top agent in my area who works for Keller Williams and h...

For the second time in a short period of time, the key for a property I was interested in was missing from the lockbox. It happened to be for a particularly good deal, and my realtor said it wasn't unknown for real es...

Hey all at BiggerPockets, I am self-employed health writer and journalist living in San Francisco. I am looking to start investing in real estate as soon as I can. Like many here, I want to build long-term wealth with...