I have been following the Holton Wise properties for awhile and finally saw one that interested me a few days ago. I am very concerned this might be a scam after @James Wise refused to provide what I believe is basic ...

Has anybody used a IBC, CFB, or BOY policy to purchase real estate and use the returns to pay back the policy at higher interest rates than the policy charges? If so, what are the pros and cons? What are your thoughts...

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I'm new here. I work in a corporate office setting for my day job, which is just a horribly wrong fit for me. I've been striving to get out. To that end, I started online affiliate marketing last Novem...

Just got a call from a tenant parent and the January electric heat bill was $1100.  In past years the highest it went was $800.   The heat is all electric baseboard with one room with under floor heating on slab and o...

Hi everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write a column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate.
I am looking for stories from BP members about that ONE deal or ...

Good morning, BPers.  Hope your weekend is going better than mine.  As you can see by the subject line, tenants at one of my rental properties have decided to increase their income by renting out rooms at the house th...

Hi Friends! I sure could use a piece of smart advice right now. I have a rather nuanced problem. Our home is a two-family, and we have a beautiful one-bedroom apartment at the side, where we have rented to a timely pa...

G'Day everyone,
Nobody talks much about the S#@% that real estate service providers put with.
All we mostly see is the bad reviews from unsatisfied investors talking smack on all of us.
So, I’m glad the thread I st...

Is there a way for the tenants to pay rent at a store? A couple of my tenants don't have computers and can't pay online. I will not go to the property and physically collect rent and really don't prefer mailed checks ...

I am interested in hearing from people whose portfolio consists of single family rentals. I currently own 7 sfr. I’ve had great success acquiring them over the past three years. But it seems like this is the point whe...