Hey BP community,    Do you own anywhere from 1-10 SFH, duplex, triplex, quads or other properties that you manage yourself?  If you were gifted an elf that could tackle only one job, what would you have the elf do to...

To License or NotSo it seems to be a very hot topic for many, whether or not a wholesaler should be required to hold a license. As a wholesaler myself, I am obviously biased on this answer and personally can’t see wha...

Hi, I'm new to bigger pockets I'm interested in different areas to earn passive income. I was approached by a friend who currently has 4 rental properties and is looking for a fifth however his debt to income ratio is...

Hi there, I was contacted by a hard money lender via LinkedIn shortly after my first post on BP forums. I thought this to be strange someone would randomly reach out and ask if I need funding, however given the networ...

I’m a landlord in Massachusetts, and recent events have left me extremely frustrated and disappointed with the state’s laws and regulations. I inherited a property with two tenants who don’t pay rent. It seems they we...

Attention: Beware of Non-Bank Fintech Apps
I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to share a cautionary tale based on my recent experience with a fintech bank issue involving Yotta and Synapse. Currentl...

I'm talking to private lenders but I can't seem to find info on some of them.  BBB.org, reviews, etc.  Are private and hard money lenders required to have a license?  E.g., NMLS
How do you guys vet a lender to make s...

Hello, everyone! I want to introduce myself and seek the wisdom of the community. I'm working a full time IT job in Kansas City. I'm in my mid-40s and my goal is to be able to retire in about 5 years. I've done good w...

I need some experienced investors to way in on this. How accurate is the 50% rule? I do not own any properties and I never have so I truly have no idea how much it costs to be a homeowner (including all of the expense...

Hey everyone! I've been thinking about joining the BP community for a few weeks now. Today I decided to stop putting it off and joined up. Really excited to start absorbing more knowledge as far as real estate is conc...