Hi All, I was told it is particularly difficult being a landlord in New York City because the laws tend to favor the tenants in a ridiculous way, can someone offer some insights how bad or how ridiculous can it get?  ...

Good Morning Biggerpockets! I thought to start a forum post on one of my favorite topics, "Landlord Tricks of the Trade" I've shared this with many colleagues and investors and felt it's time to post on Biggerpockets....

There are lots of posts about the pros and cons of section 8 when searching the site.  What is the best way to screen section 8 applicants to ensure the best possible tenants in the program are approved?

Hello, I’m starting to analyze deals everyday and came to the problem of calculating expenses on multi family. Question? When I’m calculating expenses ie vancany, repairs, cape, and property management fees do I t...

Hey all, just had a very enthusiastic applicant apply with 8 dogs!! Have not received the applicant screening back yet. They were curious to see if I would lower the pet fee or allow them to pay it over time. The pet ...

We recently closed on small multi family property in PA and have inherited tenants. Previous landlord went door to door to collect rents in cash or other tender and issued rent payment receipts. I personally went to m...

How to find/locate good, honorable, and dependable contractors.

Hey guys - how useful is cold calling as a strategy to get new clients? My wife is trying to become a realtor - I drilled it into her head that cold calling is the key to success but after making about 500 calls shes ...

Hi BP community!I'm just starting out in REI. I'm looking for thoughts or feedback for me on what it means to be "socially responsible" when it comes to REI and property management. Anyone think I'm being naive? :)I p...

Situation - You've just closed on a new property. It needs significant repair / renovation work. Your goal is to fix it up and have it rented or on the market as soon as possible.

What is the very first thin...