I'm trying to understand whether or not it is recommended to create a LLC or S Corp from the start. I plan to buy and hold multi-family homes and create a passive income. Do I wait until I have 5 - 6 properties and...

Scenario -

Lease Application for one tenant (checked by our realtor) - great employment history, rental history and credit score. No criminal background. Looked great on paper, and is why we went with this ...

My first property has had two whammy's against it. #1 Numerous repairs from day 1.   Partly due to the property but partly due to a finicky tenant.#2  Property manager tells me the roof needs to be replaced - $4500 co...

Hello allI've been doing my best to get educated as quickly as possible, from the forums, blogs and podcasts mainly.  I was hoping that you all could provide some guidance on how I should get started in my current sit...

So currently, I am 29 and for all intents and purposes, half of my income is from rentals. Also, the income from my rentals cover all expenses. This means that what I make working is mine for savings, other investment...

Hello people of BiggerPockets!
I am a new homeowner. The rental apartment I just moved out of is in Los Angeles county, where California law requires that a landlord returns a security deposit (or provides an itemize...

Hello, I’m aching to ditch 9-5 and diversify away from the stock market.  I’d like to acquire some rental properties but don’t know how/where.  I read this article which suggests seeking high rent to price ratios on a...

Hey guys I am looking for some advice here. I am looking to get more involved in REI and want to be able to work in the field in between work. I have been thinking about it for some time and think I am going to just d...

Hi guys, I am loaded with seemingly simple questions like this, so I've just been asking them as I think of them. I think of it like teaching a teenager how to pump gas. It may seem like a straightforward simple task ...

I think it would be great to hear what the bigger pockets community would do in this position:

If forced to re-start from the beginning with no capital, no credit, and no connections, what would your first step be.
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