I have been looking at properties in a largely hispanic apartment area. I'm curious how would the landlords here screen their tenants? Since most of the tenants here are illegal immigrants they probably have no credit...

It's common sense not to put all your eggs in the same basket, but how do you apply that saying to real estate investment?

I.e. if you have to buy 5 properties which you intend to rent out:

- how many of them would ...

I recently posed this same question regarding Lake LBJ & Lago Vista, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with STRs in Canyon Lake, TX? I only have long term rentals and am looking at investing in a la...

HelloSo I was listening to the most recent podcast today (ep. 308 with Sterling White), and the guys were stressing to use the forums on bigger pockets to get help, advice and for people to know just know my story.  I...

A property that I'm thinking of putting an offer has an Addendum that lists:
"Buyer acknowledges that this property is subject to Short Sale Lender and Bankruptcy Court Approval."
"Buyer will pay a $5,000 Bankr...

Hey everyone,I wanted to see what recommendations the BP community has when it comes to rehabbing a property in preparation for it to be rented.  1. What kind of material would you use that is ideal (low cost, durable...

This is my first time posting to Bigger Pockets! So excited to use this resource. I read a book by Bigger Pockets 3 years ago on out-of-state investing and bought my first out-of-state investment property halfway thro...

Hello everyone I perused the BP community in the forums section to determine if gold as hard assets (with the ability for liquidation) would have application as collateral for doing a real estate deal. I am a collecto...

Hi folks, I've been researching how to get started with REI (house-hacking/duplex, or SFR with roommates), and am wondering what sort of strategies people use when starting off with lower income but high starting capi...

As a new investor and someone who is meticulous with keeping things organized I'm just curious how all you experienced REI keep your expense receipts filed and organized?
Thanks,
Eric