Hi, My tenant called me to ask permission to install solar panels along with a power wall installed on the property. They are very good tenants, no issues in any matter for the last 2 years. They have replaced all the...

I have my first property manager for one unit.  This is the second month this tenant has been in there, and he hasn't paid yet 21st of the month.  However, it is normal for the Property Management Company to charge th...

Hello.  I just recently discovered the biggerpockets.com podcast and instantly became hooked.  My wife and I have a LLC in Louisiana, but we live in San Antonio, Texas.  We just purchased 2 four-plexes in Louisiana an...

I recently heard that investors can take money out of their IRA to lend as hard money lenders or to buy notes without paying the 10% penalty to the IRS. Is this true? Has anyone done this? Any replies would be appreci...

I have an applicant for one of my properties who has no income, but a large amount of money in their name from an inheritance.Everything else being equal, would you consider renting to someone in this situation? If so...

I've found a fairly dilapidated, smaller mobile home park (maybe 20 units?) that has only 1-2 actual tenants on the property with numerous abandoned homes. It sits on a very nice little pond in a rural setting by not ...

I wanted to share my worst experience with one of the contractor company, I trust them and suddenly after taking good amount of advance they start making stories like - partner is sick , partner daughter got eye cance...

Neighbor down the street from me puts a "For Rent" sign in his yard. We look online - no MLS listing. Property up for rent by owner on Craigslist. I email the guy and ask him if he has considered selling his home. He ...

I have been buying and selling real estate for about fifteen years in several different states.  I have had major ups and downs both in spite of and despite the pricing bubble that we experienced.  Mine has been a suc...

There have been a lot of downtrodden posts and threads here on BP about how bad their situations are. Concern about retirement, pensions, estate taxes etc.
In this 5 part series, I've tried to offer some hope ...