I had wanted to start a real estate investment portfolio when I was 21 years old and still in the military (roughly 2007).  Missed out on a darn good time to start too!  I did not have a tenant move into my first rent...

There are 6 key areas of having your own real estate business that I recommend reviewing periodically to ensure you are on the path to growth and sustainability. It’s a great way to check in with yourself to course co...

Hello everyone, I am just starting my journey into real estate investing. I have a call scheduled for tomorrow from a guru. I am kind of regretting scheduling this call since I have discover BiggerPockets, but I figur...

I would like to find a map view of KC with drop pins on locations of busted meth houses.  Something that is maintained and updated regularly.  I cannot find that, although it should be easy to locate.  A number of cit...

I just discovered that our local credit union does home equity loans, and am considering the benefits of paying cash and then doing a refi with them.  Although the rate is higher than a conventional mortgage, it requi...

Just purchased my 2nd property in North Carolina. It currently had tenants when purchased but they are now moving out. The garage was converted into an additional room/den and from what was listed sq/ft wise it was no...

Hello Everyone!My name is Nic and I am brand new to BP and RE investing. I was born and raised in the SF Bay Area. I am at a crossroads in my life and I'm hoping to get your thoughts. Situation - My (soon to be) wife ...

I have an unfinished basement that we noticed has some mild to moderate levels of moisture on some soil/dirt on the floor we just discovered. Upon checking, the gutters, downspouts and grading all look good. We did no...

I just discovered that one of my tenants passed away.  Luckily (for me) not in one of my units, but this did get me thinking, someone has likely had this happen IN their unit.  I'm curious to hear about the cleanup pr...

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I have been involved in real estate investing for 2 years now, but have only recently discovered this incredible resource. My knowledge of REI has grown exponentially since I started coming to this site and I a...