How many of you keep an operating budget for your rentals? As crazy as it sounds, I just realized I don’t often consciously budget future expenses. I often do look backs to see what my actual expenses are and keep in ...

I thought it would be fun to hear some of your guys' best deals and worst deals. I'm just starting out so I am trying to learn as much as possible. In my research I have learned that a borrowers biggest motivator to c...

I was given a piece of advice that really makes sense to me but I thought I would get some other opinions on the idea.The advice is that if you are going to buy any form of real estate to rent out you should, at the b...

Can second home be operated by a management firm that has control over occupancy?I mean after 9 months of living there can I have some one manage it for LTR or seasonal rental?

I have been learning on Bigger Pockets for the past month and I am so grateful to everyone here who contributes to this site.

My husband and I bought a SFR in Gilbert, AZ in 2010 which we have paid off. I...

Me and my wife just bought our first rental property last month and have gotten to the point of putting a tenant in place already. Unfortunately within a week of moving in we are getting hit with a work order of ~$300...

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Hi everyone, 
Just a quick question about bank accounts and bookkeeping...so, with rents coming in and having to account for regular expenses as well as cap ex on each property, etc. do you end up having multiple ban...

Whether you’re buying an apartment building, shopping center, or commercial office building, it’s wise to make sure you know what is in your leases. Details can get missed in a seller or broker’s ...

I've been reading several things recently that have mentioned getting a rough idea of the return of the property to see if it fits your criteria. I know you can get an idea on the taxes on the property and the amount ...