Just purchased a property that came with Tenants( I know bad idea from what I'm reading) at the end of Aug 2014Before Purchasing I had the seller's closing attorney draw up formal lease assignments, send over copies o...

I just hit the savings goal I wanted to hit before graduating in June. I’ll start work full time in September and make $79,000. I’d like to do rentals but Seattle is looking like it’s about to crash.Do I buy locally i...

Had the same tenant two years now at $1,350 a month. Current market rent is $1,750, so I'm leaving about 5K profit on the table each year...They are for the most part taking care of the place, a few stains on the carp...

Please tell me I'm doing the right thing.Right away I recognized the red flags, VERY polite and eager to move in right away. Claims her credit is fine. I even asked if she had collections from past landlords. Turns ou...

Hey all,Been looking for markets outside of my area to potentially invest in and came across Birmingham, AL. Ive been seeing alot of info regarding central point, but what about downtown Birmingham around zip codes 35...

So I have the opportunity to purchase my first house as a Rent to Own. THe plan is to live in it for 3 years or more, making the minor repairs as needed. Then make the purchase. I tried using the BiggerPockets b...

I am wondering what would be the best scenario to get the best rates in a mortgage:
Either contact as many banks as possible before starting to make offers or contact them after your offer has been accepted and you h...

Hey all!So I have been doing a lot of analysis lately on possible SFH in the area to buy and hold.  I do not plan to pay someone to manage my properties anytime in the near or even somewhat distant future.  When I tak...

I just closed on a long-distance duplex last month where I inherited one tenant paying under-market value.  My property manager just signed a section 8 tenant today paying market value.  The property is in great shape...

My tenant of 2 years calls ( fair tenant , not good not bad ) they tell me they are out of oil . And they cant afford another $ 400 for 100 gallons . He wants me to fill it and pay me back . I tell him thats not go...