So, bought a place that has a hoarder.  Because they are on housing assistance, we want to give them a chance to clean up before we evict them.  Yes, I know they probably won't and how I handle that is not the subject...

Hey everyone. Need some advice. One of my properties a younger couple is renting. They unknown to me, seem to have his mother living there with them it seems. I have had this home for a few years and couple before the...

Let me explain. The 5-7 year plan is to buy a sailboat and become liveaboard sailors. More specifically, the plan is to buy a Seawind 1190 Sport catamaran and name it something cheeky or profoundly meaningful. I've th...

Here's my situation: I'm 9 months in to owning an independent insurance agency. Things are going good, we're growing and profitable, but this business model is not a get rich quick scheme. I am fully willing (and prep...

In the face of a transforming housing landscape and tightening availability, California has embraced Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a beacon of opportunity and practicality. Bolstered by state laws, cities, and co...

Alright!! I been working on few deals and one especially with a old pool. We are closing on this deal soon and checked with few contractors to close the pool.  Nobody talks about the permit except one guy. They all wa...

I like to mountain bike.Road biking was fun for a short bit, but after working as a bike messenger while going to college, it made normal road biking feel REALLY boring and ruined it for me. I have never really like ...

Does anyone have any advice on the pros/cons of providing seller financing via a contract for deed vs a deed of trust? I've purchased property with seller financing using a deed of trust, but I may want to use a c...

Hello, I just found biggerpockets last night, so I thought I would introduce myself. I have done 10 deals since 2004 or so, I currently own 3 properties, 2 paid for cheap single family homes, and my former home, which...

Is it allowable for an unlicensed “property finder” (unconnected to any brokerage) to charge tenants large commissions to find them luxury homes to rent? 
Here’s the detail:
Last year, we were tenants looking for a...