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Chris Bingham Inherited problem tenants
19 May 2017 | 11 replies

How would you handle an inherited Prima Donna tenant? I'm under contract to buy a duplex. I just stopped by to show a future potential tenant the other unit that is vacant. This tenant stepped out and freaked out that...

Johnson H. 1031 Exchange $126 Million Fraud Scheme
26 November 2014 | 4 replies

This is a pretty crazy story of one man using the escrow accounts of 1031 exchange to fund his lifestyle. Only after $126 million later does it all come crashing down. The conman never admits to fault!  Many lost thei...

Zaid Badabwan tenant disappeared and left furniture
18 June 2020 | 10 replies

Hello
BiggerPockets is becoming my first source of information, so lots of thanks for everyone contributing to the forum.
One of my tenants in Florida did not pay rent for the last two months and I did not take any ...

Brooks Rembert If I own a House Free and Clear, Can I Sell With Seller Financing and Refuse Third Party Financing?
12 August 2015 | 27 replies

Title says it all. If I'm interested in still receiving some cash flow, can I stipulate that I'll only sell on Seller Financing?  Even if it means I match the terms a buyer gets from a mortgage lender. 

Jered Sturm Tricky Tax question on sale of primary residence.
6 May 2018 | 27 replies

So I will begin by saying I have already spoke with my CPA regarding this. I am here for second opinions from other wise investors and CPAs. I purchased a home 9 months ago to live in with my wife. Shortly after I bou...

Mindy Jensen BPCON2021 - New Orleans!!! Have You Registered Yet?
6 October 2021 | 74 replies

Hey hey hey BiggerPocketeers!!!Have you heard that we're hosting ANOTHER BiggerPockets Conference?The first one was such a hit, we're doing it again in New Orleans! Join us October 4-5, 2021. You’ll hear from some of ...

Joey Chrisman Investor bids for fixer upper properties have plummeted
26 July 2022 | 51 replies

Amazed at how fast the market has shifted.  It seems like many flippers in the Scottsdale/Phoenix market are getting caught naked as the tide goes out as Warren buffet says.  Was looking at an auction property on the ...

Paul B. Flips that need major foundation and structural repairs. Cons?
24 December 2019 | 11 replies

So far, the few flips that I've done have been what I'd call sugarcoat: paint, carpet, minor updates/upgrades, appliances.

I'm looking at a house now, however, that will need some serious work done to the foundation....

Terry Matula First time investor - Owner/Occupant and Landlord - thoughts?
30 August 2011 | 8 replies

I'm looking at a 4-plex in Austin that's under HomePath FirstLook, and I would OO for a year. It's listed at $156K, two 2/1.5 and two 1/1.5 units... one 1/1.5 is rented now at $550, the 2 br could go for $650 as is. ...

Austin V Nguyen Real estate investing while in college?
27 June 2020 | 17 replies

Hello I am 21 years old and am about to turn 22 in November. I will be transferring from a community college to the University of Houston later in the spring and have about $7,000 saved up and hope to have $10,000 or ...