Hi everyone! I'm new to the BiggerPockets online community (though I've been listening to the podcast for years) & excited to catch up on all of the forums. I'm looking to get opinions on which Boston suburbs/neig...

I decided to try craigslist for finding property and selling furniture. While it's relatively safer to take someone with me to look at property, it's not that case with furniture at my own property. Although I don't l...

Hi BP!I'm comparing insurance quotes right now for an owner-occupied duplex in Sacramento. All the quotes default with no flood or earthquake insurance. For my CA people, do you carry earthquake coverage? Why or why n...

Hey Bp!In the future(5 years+),  partnership or myself, I would like to be qualified with a portfolio lender to finance a 5+ unit. What are the financials and track record requirements that lenders like to see?What is...

I've kept this to myself for a while, simply because I didn't want too many competitors in my area. Well, now it seems like the word is out, so I'm going to share this with BP nation so that you guys in other parts o...

My husband and I noticed our credit scores dropped significantly because we have “too many new accounts open” (i.e. too many recent mortgages) and “too many inquiries” within the last 6 months. But every time you BRRR...

I am in negotiations with for a 5 year lease. There is an additional proposal by the tenant for two 5 year options. This is typical and something we have dealt with before. I just wanted to see how others handle the r...

I'm in the midst of renovating a house to serve as a long term rental. I hired a contractor to put in a tile flooring with the look and feel of wood. The contractor gave me a bid that included 'Floor Prep' as a line...

Hello I have an issue with my wives grandma. She is currently residing in a house that is owned by my wife. Her grandma is not paying rent and has been residing in the house for the last few years. The home was origin...

I’m sure this discussion has been around for a while, but I need help. I want to start investing in real estate and my wife wants a new home. Sounds easy enough. I could just buy a new home and rent out my old home. T...