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I bought a home in Norfolk VA in September 2021. I lived there for 3 weeks and then had to move back to Fredericksburg VA for a multitude of family issues. Since December of 2021, it’s been rented out consistently. Th...
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I will be turning 19 in two days and I start classes in community college in January. I have contemplated over beginning a career in Real Estate for some time now. If anyone reading this can give me legitimate advice ...
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Hello BP Land!My name is Tatiana and I am new to Bigger Pockets. Currently residing in Northern NJ. I am a commercial interior designer for a global architecture firm and serve on the Young Leaders board for CoreNet...
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So many people are scared of what is going on in our economy because of what they are told by others. Yet, they really don’t understand what is making our economy tick. I recently received an ‘economic update’...
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I have connections with a lot of investors in my area. I also have connections with a lot of people (qualified young professionals) who are looking to buy their first home. The problem is that I live in a hot market...
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I was just wondering if anyone on BP or have heard of any investor being called a "slum lord"? Would anyone else take offense to being called a "slum lord". It puts a bad taste in my mouth personally. Below is the sto...
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My insurance agent has provided me with wise information on multiple occasions (the greatest money saver so far is to NOT escrow my insurance and bundle my properties when they are geographically located in close prox...
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Gov. Murphy announced today that he has signed an Executive Order that will allow tenants to use the security deposit as a rent payment. Curious to know everyone's thoughts on this and how the EO will effect your busi...
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Happy Monday BP, I have a good tenant who has moved in her boyfriend. I was notified after the fact. They have been a good tenant for ~8 months into a 12 mo lease and have discussed renewing the lease in other conver...
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BOOTCAMP 2.0 IS NOW CLOSED!!!Did you miss it? While this next round is closed, we've heard such great things from the attendees of the first Bootcamp, and so much excitement from those who have signed up for Round Two...