Can someone please explain why CAP rates are important....in simple terms???  Yeah...I am a bit slow! :)

My question is for those of you that rent to section 8 tenants:

1) Are they reliable tenants?
2) Do you have to deal with more problems with lower income than with your higher end rentals?

I currently own a couple ...

I have a unit that I am renting out for 750/mo.A couple wants to apply who just relocated from Taiwan.  They do not have current jobs, and have been out of the Country for 3 years.  They were working in Taiwan.  I wil...

Hey everyone,
I’ve been toying with the idea of jumping into the world of rental property investing, and I thought this would be the perfect place to ask for advice. I’m a first-timer, so bear with me if I sound a li...

Hi everyone, I am currently in the process of getting ready to rent out my condo but have been a bit overwhelmed with the screening process.  As it stands, I have a couple who are interested and have filled out the ap...

Specifically, what process/system do you have now that wasn't readily available when you started? Something you had to "learn through experience". All thoughts welcome!

Hi all!Joined BP about a week ago and have spent the past week digesting info here and elsewhere.  I have only owned one investment property (residence turned rental) which I sold at a great time, and now looking to g...

Hello! My name is Allison and I am new to Bigger Pockets. I am currently educating myself on real estate investing. I am trying to figure out my strategy. I live in Tampa FL and my dream is to own a property in walkin...

Hello!!
I manage 70 low-Income apartments in Grand Forks, ND and I love it!
Lately, I've had a problem with tenants throwing large garbage items like beds, bed frames, desks... etc out by the dumpster. That is fine...