I just noticed a disagreement between @J Scott SFH_Rental_Analysis and @Brandon Turner Four Square method for calculating the cash-on-cash return. It may just be me overlooking something but J Scott doesn’t include t...

Hey, team!I'm a new investor and excited to get started in real estate! I just finished David Greene's book on the BRRRR method, and want to use this method on my path to financial freedom.  I am currently an active d...

I own a remodeling/handyman business in Chicago. Its been a slow winter and we are moving to a new office that is eating up lots of my cash. I am in a bit of a cash crunch for the next few months and wanted to tap my ...

Hello All,I am looking at a commercial property and would like some advice on financing the deal, specifically the down payment. I will be securing a commercial loan through conventional financing, 20% down with 5 yea...

 Hey guys,I am really motivated to jumping in on my first deal! I can find the deals but I am having problems getting funding for the deals with not so good credit. I am rebuilding my credit but it is going to take a ...

Hey Everyone! Who here self manages their own short term rental portfolio? I manage a few properties and I have had much success with my systems. Would anyone like to share all or their favorite their self management ...

I just posted a new blog on this topic. I hope you find it useful...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/7697/50523-thr...

This is now 3 times I have accepted cash for either security deposit or rent and have gotten burned. I'm sticking to money orders!!! $300 in counterfeit bills - the bank took it - photocopied it so I could have a co...

Hey all. I have water coming in a first floor apartment. Water hits a concrete second floor landing (outside 2nd floor entryway) and soaks into the old concrete and also runs underneath and then enters. Tried numerous...

I'm trying to borrow 75K on property worth 150 - 170K but things have apparently gotten so tough I'm having trouble getting approval. Property is on Gold Coast of Chicago, rented below market and still cash flowing...