As a Florida Mortgage Broker, I can say that hands down, and other Mortgage Brokers these days will agree, the worst borrowers are:1. Prior Mortgage Brokers 2. Current and prior RealtorsWhy Prior Mortgage Brokers?   B...

Do you take the red or blue pill? No, I am not talking about politics. For those who haven’t seen the Matrix, the two pills represent two choices of reality. The red pill yields the understanding the unsettling realit...

I have several rentals in Texas and Kansas.  Years ago I listed my mobile phone number on contracts and tax forms that were likely filed by the local county.  Unfortunately wholesalers and businesses has gotten access...

Hi folks,I have a rental unit with a hot air/central AC system installed.  I am looking for a thermostat that I can install where I can set the upper and lower limits of the temperature - perhaps by a passcode.  In ot...

I have about 500K to invest. I am a new investor and have not dipped my toes into the pond yet. I want to make a wise decision for my first investment. I am in the process of educating myself on options. I am consider...

Hello BP community! I am just starting out my REI journey. I am pleasantly surprised to see such a high volume of active users in BP forums. 
I want to see how many of you here already achieved (your definition of) f...

Hey there, BiggerPockets family! I'm Jodey Rifenburg, and I'm thrilled to join this incredible community of real estate enthusiasts and professionals.
A little about me: I've been deeply involved in the world of real...

One year ago, after both my parents passed away, I inherited their house with two ADUs. Unfortunately, my father did not pull permits when he built both properties 18 years ago. I never paid much attention to it becau...

I self manage my properties and wondering what my fellow landlords do regarding HOA violations.  It seems as though I get a constant flow of notices and have been passing them along to the respective tenants.  I can c...

I purchased a rental property 2 1/2 years ago thru foreclosure with tenants in place. From the very first walk through prior to purchase including every verbal contact w/my aggressive tenant, she has constantly offere...