![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1049705/small_1621508091-avatar-alexw152.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello from Portland.I have very little experience but am here to learn more, and get ideas from others about how to make money by investing. I have been a residential mortgage lender for 6 years, and currently have 1...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2065156/small_1621517868-avatar-devans83.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
When considering your next acquisition in Los Angeles (or nationwide), here are some of the things that you need to consider first:
BUYING A PROPERTY LOCATED IN A MUNICIPALITY GOVERNED BY RENT CONTROL WITHOUT A STRAT...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/310786/small_1621443436-avatar-austinrhughes.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm normally very eloquent. But I'm just going to talk about the issues leading to my current situation:The house I'm selling fell out of contract.... THREE TIMES.I totaled my car during an ice storm 6 weeks ago and n...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/5028/small_1621347243-avatar-mouschi.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I don't want to go into REI with a thought that I will plug into a windfall of money off the bat - i know there are several failure stories. Please help educate me in what not to do! :)
thanks!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/102948/small_1694565933-avatar-klatchers.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
When someone sneaks in a pet against the lease, do you have any strong (legal) ways to get the animal out regardless of the tenant eviction process?
For example, imagine someone brings in a pit bull, and other tenant...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/134955/small_1621418615-avatar-nborod.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello All!
I read an article by Dave Van Horn about a second position foreclosure:
http://www.pprnoteco.com/ezine-116-4-26-14/
In there he says that it may make sense to do so but does not elabora...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/179789/small_1621422584-avatar-eskim1018.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone! My name is Esther. Total newbie here! I live in the SF Bay Area (born and raised). I'm hoping to find great information here and network with a bunch of you all! I'm looking to invest in property, p...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/735372/small_1621496367-avatar-saraaras.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a rental property in RSM and not able to cash out anymore because of the unwarrantable refinance issue and thinking to sell it and buy out of state with the profit to maximize the cash flow. What is your advice...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/146/small_1621345380-avatar-reflex.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My new tenants unit flooded 2 days after signing the lease. It was caused by a clogged AC drain line. This has required removing carpet from 1 of 2 bedrooms, and will require replacing laminate flooring in a large par...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/353624/small_1621446159-avatar-joeny.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We have a motivated seller who is willing to do a Subject To deal - amazing. The problem is that he wants 12K cash to settle a lien, placed by a bank, on a separate property that he lost to foreclosure. The seller wi...