I love automating my rental business. Here is a short list of what I have automated so far:1) Showing pre-screening: After getting some ideas from other Bigger Pockets users, I automated gathering information from pot...

Do any of you give Christmas gifts to tenants?

If they are "good" tenants, I'll hand deliver a gift card from the local grocery chain. They can use it for gasoline or groceries. Depending on the tenant, the denominat...

Hi everyone,

my name is Denisha and although I am new to investing, I have aligned myself with a great company who is mentoring me through the process. I have always been intrigued by real estate investing bu...

I am thinking about buying this duplex. Could anyone get me their advice as to whether or not its worth it.
Asking Price- $109,900( fully remolded new windos, carpet, etc)
bottom tenant pays- $550.00 per month includi...

Hello BP Fam! I'm a Real Estate newbie and a new-ish BP member. I first got into researching about RE while I was on maternity leave for during the beginning of the year. I was deep into thought on how my work-life ba...

"Aluminum wires is in the electrical panel. It is not a hazard, but insurance may not insure with aluminum wiring present". This is the panel in the laundry room with water heater and lots lines.This is the #1 issue f...

I’m buying a cabin in a semi private lake community to use as a vacation home. I’d love to offset some of my costs by using as a rental. The community by laws state no rentals for less than a six month lease though. ...

Hey,Thought I’d reach out to this community to get your perspective particularly on the numbers that may differ from what I have just to ensure I have the right “capture”.Brief background: I bought a foreclosed proper...

Open to replies/opinions from ANY market. Should tenants get a grace period? Should they be charged late fees? Share your experiences with collecting rents and making grace periods/late fees work in your favor. I have...

We're closing on our 4th rental tomorrow. We've bought one each year since 2015. When we bought the first one I was so overwhelmed with excitement and terror that it was hard to sleep for days. Would I fail? Would I s...