So I am starting my first tenant screening and I have an applicant with an eviction due to job loss, they are currently working again. Part of the reason I wanted to do real estate investing is to help others out, I ...

I have difficult tenants who are on a 1-year lease.  Month three (this month-June) they let me know they were unable to afford the house and wanted out of the lease.  Since they have been such a headache, I am in favo...

Did my monthly drive by on my rentals today , I see one of my always late renters has a ugly RV behind the house (not tagged) , first everything is suppose to be in the driveway not on the lawn . I go and take a cl...

Hello, all. When buying a probate property, does one close using the probate attorney, or can the purchase be done via a title company like a traditional real estate transaction?

Hi, I'm relatively new to BP and have searched around the forums for an answer to this, but couldn't find a definitive response.  My partner and I have been buying rental properties in Albuquerque for several years. T...

Hello all, I'd like to know what would be considered "good" terms on a private money loan.I am in contact with a hard money lender who's terms are 9.75% interest and a 1.75% fee. Do you get considerably better terms w...

Hey, Bigger Pockets Family!!!I am looking at a home that is in pre-foreclosure status in an "A Class" neighborhood. These people ran into a very difficult time and currently suffering from major health issues. The wif...

Hi, I am doing a 1031 exchange and am considering purchasing a rental in the Orlando market. I have family in the area and I typically visit once a year, so thought it would make sense to make part of my trip as a bus...

Hi BPNation,We are looking to hire a virtual assistant (VA) to cold call and identify leads for multi-family properties. Our VA is located out of the US and Google Voice is not available.1. What dialing service and te...

As a property manager, I am well aware of the challenges that arise from dealing with non-paying holdover tenants. This is a complex situation that demands a sensitive approach, a thorough grasp of legalities, and a s...