We closed on a triplex in March. The old landlord informed us the first floor tenant is always late but always pays. I don't like the fact that he's late all the time. It's now March 9... He texted me and said he shou...

I brought a paint sample to home depot to match and purchased a sample. I only needed enough to cover a few sq feet.  When I went to use the paint it didnt match. I took it back to the store for a refund and they refu...

I have a new property I'm putting on the market to rent. A prospective candidate has come to my property and likes it. She is a woman going through a divorce and will receive alimony. The alimony will be her source of...

First, thank you for taking the time to read this.  The Bigger Pockets community is very impressive.I read Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Poor Dad" book over the past two weeks, and very much identified with his poor dad.  Peop...

Help me out, folks!I'm in the market for a vacation rental in Florida. Our winters get pretty cold so we intend to use it for shorter vacations right now but will eventually use it for working vacations (30 - 90 days ...

I just got approved for a 180k HELOC and I am looking to start buying STRs. I currently live in orange county CA and am looking at the Smoky mountains and Joshua tree. How do I make the most out of my 180k? Which mark...

Hi everybody!

My name is Wanda, I'm a brand new real estate investor and live in Chicago. In fact, I am so new that I have yet to complete my first deal! (gasp!) ;)

I have always had a desire to get involved in R...

I've been listening and reading about syndicating and don't know really what the first step should be.  One article here on BP says they're usually  structured LLC's or LP's.  I've set up quick LLC's in online in my s...

I'm learning how to screen tenants and how the applicant process should take place. I've read the Turners' book on managing properties and I've taken a look at BP's guide to tenant screening.
The guide suggest that a...

First year landlord here.  I just found out that my tenant left the shower running all night while the bath was plugged.  Water overflowed to the floor, causing damage to my unit.  Not only that, this is a unit in a C...