I am closing on my first duplex this week and it's my first investment that has tenants. The previous owner didn't keep up with a lot of maintenance items and both tenants have been there 15+ years. The problem I'm ha...

I have two potential tenants currently and am weighing my options. Both report a good income  well over >3x monthly rent, but both have criminal background history and low credit score (upper 500s). How should i we...

OK, when I came to the site and started posting, I set my limit at 100 forum posts, at which point I would post no more until I made an intro. Been about 6 weeks between forum posts for me, and in that time I still m...

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been reading this forum for about a week now - what a treasure trove of info!

My wife and I are newcomers to the business. We are in the process of buying our first ...

I have been out of the refi market for too long and now wanting to refi some properties, including our primary residence we bought in 2012.
I listen to Clark Howard, he’s been saying don’t bother with the Big Banks. ...

Hey guys I am getting ready to close on my first 3 unit multi-family in Washington, DC and the house I bought is in need of a full rehab. It has mold and maybe some water damage. However, the structure has great bones...

I just turned 19 and I'm looking to deep my toes in the game and get started on my goal to financial independence. I was wondering if there is any real estate agent's in the Bardstown area that could give me some tips...

Admitting that I am very new to real estate and am on a steep learning curve. We're the buyers and are looking at our first investment property (rental). Our offer was accepted by the seller--it's contingent on inspec...

Where should I draw the line? Always, a few days before rent is due I get a maintenance request.My tenant is a self-described handy person and he also works in an appliance repair and sales shop. He is the first tenan...

Hi BP!My name is James Chung. I live in Bergen County, NJ where I've lived all my life. I am the head of a single-income household of 4, and after accidentally discovering BiggerPockets and Robert Kiyosaki, I've decid...