I got interested in real estate last summer and joined BiggerPockets. My goal at the time was to own a 5-unit apartment complex "one day," but it came sooner than I expected. We closed on a 12-unit last Friday!I learn...

Hi All - Trying to collect facts here (instead of ideas/opinions) from all the people who have achieved Financial Independence. I can believe some are lucky and capable of picking the right move right from the get go ...

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I'm a beginner and would like to know if you think a new 4PLEX construction (House Hacking) is better for the beginner rather than an established older property?
I spoke to someone that advised me tha...

Accepted an applicant and received a non-refundable Holding Interest Deposit for my rental. I asked if he would consider a two years lease and he said he would after he inspect the maintenance repairs. He did an inter...

Hello BP world,One of my tenants ask to pay her rent late because of a death in her family. How can I sympathize with her and also be stern about paying on time. How should I say it without coming off inconsiderate? P...

This is going to piss off a lot of agents.I was reading here on BP about a buyers agent refusing to submit an offer unless it is at or above the asking price and I kind of got pissed off.In today's markets the buyer u...

Hey there guys!We forwarded 3700$ balance due to our former tenant, however most likely tenant won't pay as he mentioned on the phone he will be filing for bankruptcy. Our property is located in Lubbock, TX and tenant...

Hi Everyone! I am new to the forums, but I love the Podcast. Thank you in advance for listening.. here goes...
My husband/partner and I found a great triplex property in (Deep East) Oakland, CA. This area was pretty ...

Athe end of the year, I'm quitting my job and booking a 1-way ticket overseas. I'm going to try to freelance and make some money while traveling to make this as sustainable as possible for a long period of time (proba...

Hey everybody, I've been following a multifamily property in a city on the outskirts of Tampa, FL. I First saw it when it was priced at $950k. It has recently dropped  to $660k. It is 24 Units (2 buildings) which are ...