Hello BP!For starters, the "Pro" designation under my name is (for now) a lie! I'm not even a newbie. I've been lurking here for about a year and I finally decided to say hello and get started. I upgraded my member...

I'm buying my first duplex and we are closing on January 1st.  We are inheriting a long-time tenant (I've read many posts about the ups and downs of inherited tenants).  This tenant moved from side A (where he's lived...

I don't live in FL, so can anyone tell me if they get flood ins on your properties that are not in Flood zones ?I've had some people say its a waste of money if not in Flood Zone, and others say Flood ins is necessary...

Good morning everyone,
I am looking for a new fridge for my resident.
I don't want to spend over $1300, but I my budget is from $600-$1300 and I don't want to buy an expensive fridge too here if the residents 
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Hi all,In an attempt to further streamline and systematize my process, I am trying to get close-up aerial photos of my properties so that I can highlight areas that need snow removal.  Since these vendors (at least fo...

I am buying my first apartment building this winter. Any tips on how to do due diligence? I've seen every unit now with a contractor. We went over the exterior and mechanicals too. Should I hire anyone special for ...

Hey everyone! We jumped into real estate investing this spring and only recently found Bigger Pockets. I work in urban planning and have been thinking a lot about the ripple effects of the new waterfront development i...

Hey Guys,
I have a tenant in Philadelphia who a few months back mentioned that she feels more tired than usual and wanted to test for mold. It was very vague/general request, in which I gave her the okay to purchase ...

Hello everyone!  First of all I have to say I am beyond excited to be a part of the whole BiggerPockets.com family.  I found out about this site after reading David Greene's "Long Distance Real Estate Investing".  Tod...

My business partner and I recently syndicated, and closed on a 62 unit multi-family property in Houston, Texas. I am writing this for the benefit of those interested in venturing into the commercial arena.

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