After reading all these books and forum posts... one thing that still doesn't click with me is where on earth do these renters come from?!?  So I find a good property deal... takes time but ok.  Fix it up probably... ...

So I've looked at the previous threads on interior paint and I am trying to figure out what level sheen would be the best solution for walls (living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom).I believe that flat paint for wall...

Hello all,I have been reading and stalking the forums for a while now and decided it was finally time to start posting and networking. I'm taking any and all tips and advice I can get. Hopefully one day I can go from ...

Hi Bigger Pockets communityI have 1 rental so far and was wondering what would be the best management software to use as I begin this journey.I currently have a property managing company in place and I want to get rid...

Hello BP Community,This is my first post, so be gentle.  My question is one of general strategy.  Given the following choices which do you think is the smarter option for a 1st time home owner with REI aspirations.Opt...

I am about to purchase a home in a popular vacation area. My family will get several weekends of usage out of it, but most of the time it will be used as a rental.
Mortgages on second homes are a full two points bett...

Hello BP! I have 2 rentals I am rehabbing and need some advice on where to get cabinets and/or vanities. The first rental is a section 8 for $1400 a month that is in a low income neighborhood with families. Need cabin...

Hi!I'm currently in LA, CA and I'm looking into investing in Garland, Texas. My main reason behind choosing this location is because I have family living around this city and I would like to find something that I can ...

I currently own one 60 unit (soon 90 unit) facility that is 15-20 minutes from my home. I am in escrow to purchase an 114 unit with room for expansion that is about 90 minutes from my home. Looking for advice and reco...

I just sold a highly depreciated duplex in the SF Bay Area and looking to invest elsewhere for a variety of reasons but mainly rent control and some other taxation reasons. It had good cash flow and appreciation of 5-...