Just started here on BiggerPockets!  I listened to several podcasts and read through many posts, and I've finally decided to jump forward on this new adventure!  I love how everyone on here is encouraging and it has m...

So, recently I've been interested in possibly buying a plot of land near Colorado Springs, CO and developing it into an RV Storage Facility. I have been interested in self storage for a bit, but it seems like it's too...

Hey Everyone!  I'm debating whether or not to have my first property be a house hack or to buy and have long term tenants.  I know this is very specific depending on location and property but I wanted to get some opin...

In my limited experience, lenders predominately offer the same thing (though I could be wrong about that). What would you recommend looking out for (characteristics, credentials, etc. they should or shouldn't have)? I...

I know most of you seasoned landlords probably despise showings but I have my first one tomorrow and I'm pretty excited. After posting an ad on Postlets I have scheduled 10 people to come see the house. I am doing...

Dear Sir/Madam,I am interested in investing in rental properties in California but am concerned about earthquakes that were said to happen here soon. What do you do to prevent an earthquake from causing major financia...

Just wondering. I have a current vacancy and the last few people that's called about it were 2 convicted sex offenders and 1 known druggie that has limited income and a troubling criminal history. I'm struggling with ...

This is a new one to me. I've had 3 different groups put in applications, pay the application fee, and then call me within hours and withdraw their application because they've decided the can't afford to move.

Seriou...

I guess I'll go ahead and introduce myself.  I'm Derek Ackerman, 39, living near Wichita KS.  I'm looking to invest in buy and hold rental property.  I had a rental property for about 5 years when I lived in Topeka an...

I have over 45 units now and every time a vacancy comes up, the property managers want to repaint the entire unit even though 99% of the paint looks great in a lot of cases.  This is obviously eating into cash flow!  ...