I'm sure this have may been discussed before, but I missed it.    I currently use Excel to track all my rev and expenses - I have 11 doors - mostly STR and a few LT.   I need something better to keep track of things. ...

How important is a landlord reference to you when screening tenants? How much do you value it compared to a credit report, income verification, background check?Have you found landlord references to be very helpful fo...

Hello!Newbie here, just getting in on all the action! The husband and I are seeking out our first 2-4 unit that we will be occupying. We are currently in San Jose but have lived in Vallejo and San Francisco and I work...

How will the new Texas Senate rulings on Wholesaling, Assignments and Double Closes affect your real estate business?If your real estate investor business includes wholesaling, assignments and double closes, you need ...

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Hi All,Would love to learn how to lend money privately, underwriting deals vs junk, ins and outs. Where to begin and best to learn? Your feedback is much appreciated.Regards,David

I have been reading up on Wholesale Strategies and I am wanting to know how to find Deals and what is working.

I'm a Realtor so I have full access to 2 MLS. This has been my most active source of deals, but there is...

In 2012 we hired a management company to manage one of our out of area properties in Illinois. What initially looked like a great match turned out to be a disaster, and we had to terminate the company after just one m...

Hey Everyone! If you are new to BiggerPockets and Real Estate Investing, you might feel a little lost when it comes to all the REI terms that are thrown around in the Forums. Be sure to bookmark our Glossary where you...

We bought our first rental property,  a triplex (home converted to 3 separate units) after several months of searching for the best deal. We found out after that this property has several open code violations and 1 or...