Hello BP! This past summer I completed my first deal diary and am here with another diary of an out of state rental property in Northeast Ohio.  ( https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/522/topics/20... )Currently, I li...

This was a new one for me today.We have a side by side duplex. Had to evict both tenants. Move out day for one unit was today, the other unit is 9 days from today. The tenants did not vacate the premises so my guys sh...

Anyone else coming across these? Some cities are now forcing sellers to have a city inspection before listing their homes on the market. Anything not up to code needs to be fixed prior to listing the home - in some ci...

I've received some PMs and e-mails asking about setting goals and what do I do in retirement. I've ressurrected an old blog from nearly a year ago that was done in 2 parts. We have SO many new members, I decided to p...

Hello, I am on Bigger Pockets today because I have decided Real Estate Investing is what Im trying to do with my life. I'm not positive the direction I will take but am continuously thinking of how I am going to break...

Hey everyone - just wondering if those who have rentals want to chime in with their #1 best piece of landlording advice?

It would be awesome to have a massive thread full of tips to share with new landlords when the...

I've seen a lot of posts about people eager to start an RAL and wanted to share some of the costly lessons I have learned and hopefully you can realize it before embarking on these projects. I've noticed the usual pos...

I need advice or someone to talk me off the edge of the cliff. My tenant had been one month behind in rent since August of 2014.  I realize this is my fault for renting with a heart instead of a business purpose and ...

Just thought I’d write a few words as a counterpoint to the trending post.I own and self-manage 5 properties. I have had rent collection issues but never had to evict anyone, nor have I lost even a month’s rent. But...

In your opinion; How does Donald Trump's presidency affect real estate investors confidence levels on both a micro and macro level?