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Hi all,
I recently found the BP podcast and have been listening to it a great deal. I have had a strong interest in real estate investments since college (Texas A&M... Whoop) when a friend gave me Rich Dad Poor D...
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Hey everyone! My name's Jimmy, and I'm a Marine EOD Tech stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. I'm originally from Michigan, but luckily moved somewhere a bit warmer to avoid the miserable winters that plague the...
Conducting tenant reference checks is crucial for ensuring you find high-quality tenants who respect your property and pay rent on time.
A high-quality tenant typically has a stable income, good credit history, ...
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What do people think about hot tubs in your STR ? Worth it? Not worth it ?Brand preferences ? Bell and whistle recommendations ? Where do you decide to place one ?Who makes sure it’s clean (your regular cleaner?) Do t...
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Hi BP community! I am a newbie from Brooklyn, New York. I’m currently in the beginning stages of learning as much as I can about REI while putting a plan together. I’m having a hard time deciding where to purchase a p...
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I have a fully occupied 4plex under contract in Atlanta metro area. Inspection, appraisal, title all look good. I am likely to close on it in next 2 weeks. I am a bit worried because I have never bought a tenant ...
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Hi Bigger Pockets, Just starting out here, took a leap and upgraded to "pro" today! I'm a mom of two younger kids. I work part time with my husband at his heating business. I worked as an agent doing rentals in NYC fo...
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I have been investing in single family homes exclusively. The thought of a multi-family building quite honestly made me nervous. More tenants, definitely bigger numbers and property managers. It seems my investment...
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Appreciate in advance for advice. I plan to re-new lease but unsure how to deal with deposit and last month's rent. I have 3 great tenants who are roommates - who also paid last month's and deposit in '15. One of them...
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I don't normally create these kinds of posts / discussions in any segment of my life, but I feel like something as big as real estate investing with how frustratingly impossible it can appear at times, warranted one. ...