While we may already be in, (or close to) a technical recession, as of this post we still have a very strong job market in most sectors right now.  Supposedly, rental properties hold their value and vacancy is low dur...

Hey guys, my name is Will Bentley. New to bigger pockets and real estate. Meaning, I just bought my first house new. Hoping to learn as much as possible. I recently joined a real estate association meeting and one thi...

In the process of converting my primary residence into a rental property and thinking of the repair items that will make the property most appealing to tenants. A personal peeve of mine are the original hardwood floor...

Hi BP Members looking for some advice.  I just read this great post from Carol Wong: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/26...I'm sort of in a similar position.  I have a duplex (each 2bd 1ba) that is sout...

I know the Pros and Cons of both Fix and Flip and LTR. I was wondering if anyone has dabbled or knows anything about a hybrid option. I know on flips it is considered traditional income due to being classified as a de...

Came across my BP FB page today http://news10.com/2016/06/03/landlord-shot-killed-...So what do you folks do to combat this sort of thing and protect yourself?Being in Florida I have my concealed weapons permit and ca...

Since "don't ask don't tell" was officially repealed today, I'm curious to RE investors, does it matter if your renters are gay or not? If you have gay renters, annecdotally as renters, are they worse, better, or the ...

Recently bought a huge single family built in 1880.  Do you recommend carpet or hardwoods for the bedrooms and why?

Hello,
I am a first time home owner and I have my buyer walk scheduled for the end of October.  Although my home is a new construction home, should I hire a home inspector?If so, what is the average costs for a home ...

I've been landlording a while now and I've now come to the conclusion that unless the numbers support a full rehab (and by "full", I mean completely redone the way I want it), I'm not interested in doing it.  I've bou...