Hi everyone!  I am new to the Biggerpockets community, though have listened to Josh's and Brandon's podcasts for over a year now, and been more of a passive reader of the wealth of information on BP.  My wife and I cu...

I’ve been told twice now that using my primary residence as my first rental property would be a good move. I’ve thought about it and I’m starting to agree, I would just like some feedback on the approach I want to tak...

I recently purchased 5 duplexes in Tampa, FL. All leases state clearly tenants pay all their own utilities. (these leases where in place when we purchased) Seller confirmed tenants pay all their own utilities. All sep...

For the first time in years, I'm having very little return on a Craigslist ad. The property is just a tidy little 2/1, nothing exciting, pretty run-of-the-mill with one major flaw, no washer/dryer hookups. Price ...

I'm working on a rehab for rental and pulled up the flooring (vinyl floor and carpet) and noted there was a ton of moisture (wet) in the existing wood floor. The house when I bought had been vacant with utilities shu...

I am putting together my SOW for my first flip and want to upgrade the electric on the two story to grounded. Why? I want to put out a good product (that sells easy!) and it makes sense to me to upgrade the electr...

Good morning BP! First and foremost I would like to say that I'm grateful for this site and forums. My wife and I have recently become interested in investing in real estate and have been listening to pod-casts for mo...

Hello to All,My business partner and I (both Realtors in southern Ca)have decided to take the plunge and purchase our first flip. After running the comps and walking through with my dad and Uncle (both in the busi...

Hello BP Investors.I came across someone selling their 92 unit apartment here just outside of Houston. The seller and I are at a standstill on negotiating (she wants non-refundable earnest money), so I could use exper...

I was asked what I would do if I only had $20K to start investing in real estate. Well I know what I'd do... I'd invest it into 4-5 airbnb properties using the Airbnb Arbitrage model with other people's properties and...