![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/459530/small_1659827371-avatar-kylel20.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am trying to learn some tried and true old school methods for manually managing paper rental property and business records. I can't believe how difficult it is to learn about old fashioned record keeping methods. I ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1302194/small_1724508485-avatar-jimmylieu.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm a local investor and agent here in Columbus Ohio and recently did 2.7mil in real estate sales in a month so I have a bit of experience when it comes to finding and closing great investment deals for my clients - e...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/681622/small_1694665681-avatar-jazmines3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am trying to make sure I truly understand how lending works... I have always thought that when you have a conventional mortgage, they "lend" you $100k (as an example) for the house, and that is pretty much collatera...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/475275/small_1621478325-avatar-dhsokol.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I build micro homes from shipping containers. I'm continually asked if I provide financing and the answer is no. My homes are 320 or 640 sq/ft, are beautifully designed and finished, energy efficient and virtually mai...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1197021/small_1621510106-avatar-allenl44.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm under contract on a STR in Austin TX and I plan on self managing. However, where do I find someone to help me do misc things like check out inspection, refill soap? What if the lockbox is stuck and they need an ex...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/523854/small_1621481292-avatar-david_ivy.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The June 2021 Austin market numbers are out from the Austin Board of Realtors. The familiar story of sky-high demand, cripplingly low inventory, and rising prices continues:
Here’s the median sales price of a sin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/76069/small_1621415127-avatar-mortgagesbymark.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
With the specter of a US default growing over this debt ceiling issue, how do you think all this is going to work out? Republicans are firmly against tax increases and want steep spending cuts, but Democrats want tax ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1091950/small_1621508746-avatar-aarong127.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
To start, I have great tenant that have lived in the house since Jun 2015. They always talk about how they love the place and don't want to leave. They have never been late on rent and treat the home as their own. The...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2179498/small_1694922847-avatar-nickg313.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi All,I am looking for some advice on ways to learn more about the Real Estate Investing world. In September I am starting my full time job as a construction manager in the Boston area. My major has taught me a great...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/27271/small_1621363958-avatar-gazda123.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Greetings:
Ok, noticed an "infomercial" USActions ro something to that effect. Basically- go and bid on foreclosed properties. They take a 5% buyers premium.
The old fashion way, where we live ( a metro area in FL)...