Hello, my name is Craig. I am trying to take my interest to the next level by creating an account here on biggerpockets.com, and dedicating my free-time to learning as much as I possibly can about real estate inve...

I am in process of buying a wholesale deal for the first time. I have deposited a $3000.00 and waiting on closing next week. The wholesaler called yesterday and let me know that because this was a short sale deal ther...

What % of you all only do month to month leases and why? Here's my situation below. I have a tenant who's trying to build credit. He's not the best, but we value his cash flow. I'm considering renewing his lease on a ...

I'm looking at taking the leap over the Ben Franklin bridge and adding a bit of speculation to my portfolio by buying in Camden, NJ. I was hoping to find someone here who has gone through the zoning variance process b...

Is it a realistic goal for me to become a realtor right out of high school (currently in 11th grade)? I have the opportunity of going to college (being a finance major to work in RE), working a job (maybe), and being ...

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I'm considering buying my first real estate investment in the Chicago area, w/ one of my siblings. Has anyone ever bought a place w/ a partner? If so, how would you recommend holding the title. I know...

Hey everyone, my wife and I just closed on a rental property out of town that we plan to manage ourselves that already has tenants and we're just curious what methods for collecting rent are some of you utilizing? We ...

I own and manage a 33 unit building.  I am planning to raise the rent.  What incentive do you give to have residents sign another 12 month lease instead of switching to month to month?  The last time I raised the rent...

Anyone using a rent collection service that automatically debits the tenant's accounts? One of the nice features is that these two services will supposedly forward the tenant payment info to Experian's RentBureau so t...

Hi! I am looking to purchase a duplex with a friend of mine later this year. The plan is to purchase it together and I will live in half of it for at least a year while renting out the other side. My questions are in ...