I bought a 1400 sq ft 3 br 2 bath HUD home in late 2012 for ~$130k after closing costs in Puyallup WA on a 15 year fixed mortgage at 2.875% interest. (Why 15 year? Wife listens to Dave Ramsey and the difference was on...

Hi all,Wanted to recap my first multi-family purchase experience. For my previous success story check out my other post on 5 SFR we currently own. My business partner and I have been looking at multifamily units since...

Just read a thread where a landlord said that his instruction to his tenant screening company was to automatically disqualify anyone with a felony.

HUD has this guideline in public housing. In some cases it...

I advertised an apartment early in the month for a March 1 move-in and got a number of bites. However, I put in some engineered hardwood in the apartment and it wasn't show ready until mid-month and raised the ren...

Hi! I inherited tenants paying 600. For an 800 sq ft 1 bed apartment in an ok area of Philadelphia.  I pay water/sewer, trash, public lighting, and gas. I kept that rate for 10 months  Its renewal time. I lost 9 grand...

I’m looking for someone to help ease my thoughts… California Bay AreaI have everything ready to go for my first flip… financing, financial spreadsheets, acquisition and disposition playbook, design criteria, etc. I ha...

I noticed some BiggerPockets members asking about the rising cost in lumber and plywood, and given my background, I figured I wood (haha) weigh in on this subject. I currently work for a lumber company and I primarily...

I have had my duplex listed for about a month with little interest.  I looked at RentOmeter and I think i am right in the middle with the price.  I don't understand it; everyone is telling me it is the cold/snowy weat...

Hey BP!

Need some advice!! I listed my SFH with a property management company back in May. The PM initially listed it for $1450 which was a bit high for the area, but I was not moving out until July, so he said there...

Hi BP colleaguesI am new to MFR and I am hesitant to venture in Class C/D neighborhouds and buildings for investment. As I have limited capital I have no choice but to look at Class C/D types for investment. I am not ...