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They say that there is no such thing as bad publicity. I’ve been questioning the reality of that statement over the past few days. Last week, a plumber that we sub contract, who is also a friend (who regularly adds st...
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I am just starting as a landlord and will have a duplex. Was wondering what you guys do for managing your personal and tenant communication. I would like to have two separate phone numbers. Should I get another smartp...
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BP Family,
My day job is in the IT field, and I have experienced firsthand the many challenges of starting out in the real estate business while maintaining a demanding full time job. After being the prototyp...
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Hey Everyone! Looking to purchase 1-2 single family homes this year and trying to determine whether to self-manage or hire a property manager. Properties will be close by (30 mins) and currently do have the time to my...
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I would like to start by saying it's is an absolute pleasure to be introducing myself to such a very well organized and information wealthy place of like minded individuals! My name is Jewrel (pronounced like sorda li...
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I am interested in private lending my capital out to real estate investors, but I'm not sure if there is better more tax efficient way of lending that would reduce my tax burden. My capital is not located in IRA'S, 40...
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I'm so tired of my fax/printer/scanner
I wrote a blog a while back on how irritating my fax/printer/scanner really is.
I started researching some different internet fax services. The idea to me is great, the prices...
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I'm looking to buy a park. I'm very process oriented and want to document everything. It will help the park manager to know what to do, how to do it, etc. Any park owners willing to share what they have put together? ...
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Hi everyone, I discovered Bigger Pockets about 6 months ago, and I've been lurking and learning ever since. I had a failed attempt at what I now know to be house hacking back at the beginning of 2016 with a duplex in ...
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Hi BP fam. I am looking to invest in Idaho, I am sure I am late to the party but I wanted to see if anyone was investing there successfully.