I am going on a short car trip to look at a number of properties, mostly multi-families. To my dismay, several of the properties are within a few doors of a registered sex offender. Some are pedophiles, others did vio...

I am a single mom to a toddler who recently sold our condo in North Vancouver to rent something bigger with backyard access. I'm worried about leaving the sale equity doing nothing for too long and eventually getting ...

Hi all! Thanks in advance for any input you more seasoned RE investors may have for me on this topic. As many of you have done, I'm contemplating a significant life change.  I've worked for many years, and with great ...

This post is more to organize my thoughts and collect feedback on the direction others might take. Here goes some background information.My rental in Des Moines failed the rental inspection for the following reasons. ...

Hello Bigger Pockets,I am purchasing a 2 Family Residence in the Pine Hills area. The Home has a large attic and I am interested in converting the home into a 3 family by finishing the attic. Has anyone successfully d...

Is it possible to be a landlord without being "rude" or worse?  I rent houses that are between 1100 and 1400 sq ft and I tend to rent them in what some would call "B" neighborhoods.   They aren't the worst around, but...

I found what looks like a great deal on 2 off-market turn-key SF properties.  I am residing overseas, so I can’t physically see the properties.  Is it best to have my agent walk through them or coordinate a licensed i...

I am a Real Estate Agent however, I do not typically handle rental properties.  My perspective on this question/discussion is as a tenant. You might find it odd that a Real Estate Agent doesn't own her home, that's a ...

I recently built a new home for use as a rental with a production builder in my area. We got a good deal that closed in January this year just before a huge market surge in building and housing prices. Due to it being...

Hi Everyone, I am looking for obstacles that are holding investors back from accomplishing their first deal. Leave some comments below and I will do my best to offer insight. -Thanks for your input Sterling.Other expe...