So first time I made this post in another forum, a "pro contractor forum" lol, I was cut down, told I was stupid, and then banned for not being a "contractor" all in a couple hours. I laughed it off, after wondering h...

Hey Everyone,My cousin just told me about this blog and I am hoping someone can help or advice for my situation.I am relatively inexperienced landlord. I wanted to start small and gain some experience, so I purchased ...

I am looking into different ways of obtaining a Real Estate Agent License in the state of IL (I live in Chicago).  I work a full time job as an Engineer so I would prefer something that I can do online at my own pace ...

I’ve been listening to BP podcasts for too long without action and I’m ready to do something FINALLY. My goal is to rehab my own rentals but I don’t feel qualified. What is the best way to get training/knowledge on al...

Hey All,I'm planning on starting a Meetup in Atlanta for real estate investors, since there doesn't seem to be one.  Looks like there used to be some, but they have fallen apart.  How many folks would be interested in...

One of my tenants on one of multi-units, who had trouble paying rent sometimes in the past, lost his job two months back. I called his employer and confirmed that. I know he lived on paycheck to paycheck. The probl...

I am considering purchasing a home in a trailer park in Riverside, CA for my first rental property. The inside is remodeled and it looks very nice! Super livable. Now, this is something I can afford now. I would like ...

I'm curious if anyone has any preferred methods for handling showings while an existing tenant is still in place. We have two properties that we are leasing up at the moment and coordinating showings with potential te...

I have seen many examples of 'cash flow analysis' Rental Income minus expenses, mortgage payments, and expected vacancy rate (let me know if I'm leaving something out). However I would believe that the rental income i...

Hi,I live in the SE Massachusetts area and I'm looking to buy a small MFH within the next 6 months using an FHA loan where I'll live in one unit and rent out the others. To educate myself, I've been reading books, lis...