I just finished reading this thread and all 215 posts. It caught my attention because it reminded me of my early days in real estate. I have no reason to doubt the authors information and want to congratulate David Zh...

OK here's an odd one...at least for me:
Had 2 apartments open up side by side one month. Rehabbed both, both on market same time.

Found 2 tenant prospects SAME DAY. Both single moms, both qualified, they picked e...

Hey everyone, haven't posted here in a while, but I seriously could use some advice, encouragement, and perspective at the moment.  Please excuse this long post, but it would mean a lot if you read it and are able to ...

Hey everybody I just wanted to take a couple of minutes to introduce myself to the BP community!My name is Brian and I currently reside in Palm Beach, Florida.  I've been toying with the idea of investing in real esta...

I am having a plumber go through each unit with the 20 unit apartment to look at issues.

The estimate and walk through is free.

Would it be better for the plumber to work by the job or the hour??

The plumber just w...

Hi ALL!!My name is Bryan Nunes, I currently reside in Dublin, CA and work in San Jose, CA in the bay area.  Firstly, i wanted to give a shout out to Josh Dorkin and Brandon Taylor, i wouldn't be here if i did not stum...

*** Disclaimer: I am not an accountant, lawyer, or financial advisor! You should consult with a qualified professional before acting on any of the opinions shared in this post!!! ***Self directed IRAs have become ver...

I have a tenant that has been leasing a $2600/mo home for the past 3 years. Excellent, pays on time, takes care of property. His lease in on a month to month term. He recently lost his job and wants to stay in the hom...

Hi Everyone,I'm a newer member here on Bigger Pockets and have a question that I'm asking somewhat retroactively hoping for some guidance on my next investment property purchase. My wife and I currently live in Europe...

Hello All-I'm still in the process of walking through houses, analyzing deals, and networking.. I have not yet pulled the trigger on my 1st property. My current approach is to run analysis on properties which are comi...