Hey everyone, first post on BP. So ill try and make it as simple and quick as possible. Here are our details (Our= My Father, Wife, Me and 2 yr Daughter)We live in the Bay Area (Hayward Ca)House #1 - 2bd,1bath, primar...

I'm buying my first rental property. Actually, my first home period. I'm told I have to put 10% down since it's an investment property. Is this true? What other options do I have? I have the cash and I'm definate...

Hello all. My name is James Mills, and I am from Houston. When I first moved into the city from the suburbs about 5 years ago(I grew up in Clear Lake), I met a friend through a neighbor who had bought a fourplex and w...

Hi BP family!Nadia here from NYC! I'm a first-time investor looking to network, learn and purchase my first investment property this year! I'm excited to interact, learn and grow my investment knowledge with some fant...

Welcome to our informative and insightful blog series, where we delve deep into the world of rental housing pricing and trends with the help of a seasoned property manager. Whether you're a prospective tenant searchin...

Welcome to our informative and insightful blog series, where we delve deep into the world of rental housing pricing and trends with the help of a seasoned property manager. Whether you're a prospective tenant searchin...

Hello everyone, brand new to Biggerpockets and very excited to learn everything I can. I have a question for those of you deep in the weeds on this. I am working a full time job while beginning my investing career and...

Who does or does not stage their flips when listing them for sale?  I have not been staging them but am wondering if I should be?  Please give your opinion-And for you who do stage, any tips on where to get the furnit...

This is a pretty crazy story of one man using the escrow accounts of 1031 exchange to fund his lifestyle. Only after $126 million later does it all come crashing down. The conman never admits to fault!  Many lost thei...

For those who find their own tenants, maybe particularly for low income units, do you include any lifestyle questions in the application or screening process? For example, info on whether they own a lawnmower, how th...