Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (4413)
Ericka G. Use Leverage or Stick with Cash?
3 April 2017 | 178 replies

If you have cash, should you use it or is it better to use leverage if you can?  So far, I've almost exclusively used cash to build our small portfolio.  My goal for the year was to fully replace my current after tax ...

Tom V. Need some help here with tenants. Serious problem. Please!
19 May 2015 | 67 replies

Hi all, having a serious situation here at a 3 family property I own.

It's a 3 family property. A few months back, the 3rd floor tenant stopped paying rent. Evicted him. Cost a couple grand to do, but got rid...

Nathan Gesner What was your biggest mistake starting out as a Landlord?
14 October 2021 | 113 replies

We've all new to this game at some point. What was the biggest mistake you made when getting started? Did you discriminate against someone?Did you find your lease in the bottom of a Cracker Jack box?Did you let emotio...

Erica Nagle Taking a stand after a $50,000 lie
16 February 2017 | 88 replies

I've never named a figure on how much $$ we spent on what people call 'GURU training' but I think it's time. The amount of money that is being made by these companies is mind blowing. I've read posts by others on Bigg...

Brian Mathews What do we gain by managing our own rental properties?
28 February 2015 | 62 replies

I've listened to many of the podcasts on this site. Many recommend that a buy and hold investor should start by managing his/her own properties.  I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they have gained by managi...

Corey Westermann Your thoughts on Rent to Own w/ Home Partners of America (formerly Hyperion)
24 March 2023 | 69 replies

I have a close friend whose realtor has convinced him to apply for Home Partner of America's rent to own program.  I believe this company used to be Hyperion Homes.He asked what I thought - I told him I had no idea.  ...

Brandon Thurman Seeking Advice on Handling Rent Increase Dilemma with Elderly Tenants
22 January 2024 | 69 replies

Hello! I hope this message finds you all well. My wife and I recently acquired a 4-unit apartment building with inherited tenants, and I'm facing a bit of a dilemma that I'd appreciate some advice on.
Two of our tena...

Nicholas W. This BRRRR thing really does work, with pictures
30 November 2021 | 253 replies

First a little bit of background on the house: it is a 3 bed 1.5 bath cape cod, in an older neighborhood of a class A suburb outside of Milwaukee. It was listed on the MLS, had been bank owned for about 5 years and wa...

Tracey Robinson Must do 1031 exchange before July 15th , what to buy ?
20 July 2020 | 78 replies

Hi, I’m a novice, trying to get into making extra income through real estate though I do have stable employment. Have just sold a condo and must do 1031 exchange by July 15th. Will have 400K as liquid funds from that,...

Nathan Gesner Real Estate Syndications: Who's Taken the Leap and How Did It Pay Off?
17 December 2024 | 36 replies

Buying a house is straightforward; managing it can be a whole different challenge. The same principle applies to real estate syndications. Over the past few years, many groups have raised funds and acquired properties...