We have purchased a rehab property that we will live in while fixing up and then rent out. We plan to hold for about 7 years. The house needs windows badly and a salesman came and demonstrated why expensive windows ar...

We have 24 units and are constantly getting calls that the drip pan is overflowing and unit is not working. When we send a tech out they usually find dirty coils and a dirty filter if there is one at all. I am going t...

I'm considering buying a couple duplexes and am curious if it is customary for the tenants to do their own lawn mowing? The duplexes are 2 bed 1 bath, no garage. Rent is $550-$650 per side. Any suggestions or experien...

Thanks everyone for all the help and info on this site. Today I closed on my first "intentional" investment deal. I am already an accidental landlord (and out of state), and an accidental raw land investor (from a mov...

Good afternoon BiggerPockets!
I am closing on my second buy and hold property within the next week. Currently the property utilizes Natural Gas for furnace, water heater, oven, and cooktop. The furnace is 18 years old...

New to investing - what’s a good rule of thumb to budget as a cushion for normal home maintenance and repairs (IE: roof replacement, HVAC replacement, etc) for an older home versus a newer home? 

Glad to have learned about Bigger Pockets. I am just beginning my education about REI. So far I have joined MnREIA and am looking forward to the next meeting in April. I also purchased some of Ron LaGrand's info and a...

A storm passed through this afternoon. Currently, power is on but lightning blew a couple of breaker switches plus WiFi is down, modem is fried, dishwasher doesn’t work, dryer turns on but doesn’t heat, garage door op...

Hi all.  I've got a duplex in East TN under contract.  It's the second duplex I've offered on in the last month (last one didn't make it to contract).  The two deals are similar in price & rent generation (rent is...

I'm thinking of doing a 1031 but the local market is seller's so things might not be easy buying something new that makes financial sense. I have no intention to invest out-of-area and willing to pay cap gain tax if t...