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Account Closed Tenant excuses, how far do you go to find the truth?
30 April 2018 | 25 replies

I have had tenants tell me all manner of stories to explain why they were late with the rent. Sometimes, my empathetic side comes forward and gives them a free pass. I know that I must surely have been hoodwinked befo...

Jeffrey Duck Every applicant seems like a scam
11 April 2016 | 28 replies

Hi folks - I'm new to Bigger Pockets and to landlording. As I was getting started, I found a lot of great information here and hope it will be a good place to help me get started.I recently inherited a triplex with 3/...

Jake Warren best areas in Florida for investment
6 February 2023 | 46 replies

I am heading to Florida for a month and would like to close on a deal if I can find the right one. what's the best areas for a rental to buy in for a LTR. 

Tyler Smiarowski Approach to investing in lower income areas
11 November 2013 | 23 replies

Just wanted to get opinions on how people approach investing in low income areas. I've heard people who have done very well investing in these areas and others who tell you say don't even consider it. My current pr...

Jill F. Getting rid of tenants causing 'excess traffic' (aka drugdealers)
14 February 2020 | 24 replies

Hi Bigger Pockets,
How do you deal with the excess traffic problem, when you have no actual proof or official statement from law enforcement regarding drug activity (which would allow/require and immediate 3-day evi...

Steve T. 50% rule on SFH
5 September 2013 | 22 replies

Hi all,

Looking into purchasing an investment property. In my home market, I can get into a little 2 BR SFH for about 60-70k that should rent for $650-700 or so per month.

Here's what I don't get. Using the 50% ...

Stuart Udis Don't let the cheerleaders drown out sound advice
4 October 2024 | 16 replies

One of the most common posts observed in the forums is "I just settled on my 3rd section 8 rental and have a goal of reaching XYZ doors in 3 years, 5 years etc". Many arrive at this strategy through paid mentorship, w...

Darius Parsia The future of RE investing - 5 and 10 year outlook
27 September 2023 | 111 replies

The future of Real Estate investing is in danger, and it's going to take a lot of creativity and unity to thrive over the next decade. 
Those of you who've been in it for the past 10 or 20 years can see the writing o...