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Bienes Raices "Never, ever do Section 8"
3 June 2010 | 18 replies

I have a friend who was a successful landlord for many years. When I mentioned Section 8 to him he advised me never to get involved with it, that it was only for experts who know how to handle it. He said the Section ...

Suzane Ivas New rental property - Which countertop do I use?
9 January 2020 | 32 replies

Hi, I am nearing completion of a rental property and need to decide whether to use laminate or granite.  The price I was quoted for 47 sq ft of laminate installed starts at $1300 for A level through to $1500 for C lev...

Melanie Stephens Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned: Short-Term Rentals
8 December 2021 | 123 replies

Hey everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write the “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine.
I am looking for BP Member stories for an upcoming column on Biggest Mistakes ma...

William Salas This is the story of a terrible mistake haunting me right now.
9 January 2024 | 23 replies

"I'm selling the flower shop" said my retired father.
"Are you sure?" I said with some hesitation.A retail storefront with 3 apartments in Chicago.
Owned free and clear, grossing 5k a month.
Why sell?
He received ...

Lotus Eli Innovative Strategies for Maximizing ROI in Short-Term Rentals
30 September 2024 | 46 replies

Hello everyone,
I’m diving into the world of short-term rentals and would love to hear your unique insights! I am on the journey to acquiring a charming 2-
bedroom, 1-bath cottage in a popular tourist area. To make ...

Manuel A. Rehab Estimation Case Study - By a newbie, for newbies (and constructive criticism!)
5 June 2013 | 7 replies

So, I've made a video of my last house I checked out, a complete walk through (except exterior, which you'll just have to trust me needs exterior paint and some landscaping that I'll do on my own) and I want to let th...