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I am a (relatively) new real estate investor. I fall pretty well into the category of "accidental" investor, having bought a home right out of college and then renting it out when a pretty fast-moving career opportuni...
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Ran across this article on Housing Wire that says that BofA is offering 3% down, no mortgage insurance loans to help buyers get into a home. Apparently they're conforming loans which means they can be bundled up and ...
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Hi everyone! My name is CJ. I'm a 27-year old serial entrepreneur with a few businesses that have passed 6 figures in revenue from a marketing and branding company, a retail store, and 2 restaurants on the way. All o...
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Hello Folks. I am thinking of purchasing a Townhouse in West Springfield, VA (22152) and was wondering how rentable townhouses are? I would love to hear from people who have experience renting townhouses and can compa...
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Hello everyone! I received my license a month ago and I am armed and dangerous with 500 freshly printed business cards....What do I do next? I am working a full-time position as an International Life Coach which grant...
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What is your experience with August Smart lock pro? Buy or No buy?
I'm looking for more efficient software to use for managing 500+ units. I am currently using a system we built on FileMaker Pro although it doesn't really track and organize everything that well. What are you gu...
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Hey guys, I know I've heard some references to payment websites for tenants on some of the BP podcasts but I don't remember them or which podcast it was on.
Please give me some recommendations on payment sites that ...
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I am finally closing on my first rental property this week. I wanted to seek out advice about leases , security deposits , choosing tenants, etc. The property is in Southington CT and I will be self managing for now....
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Hey BiggerPockets. This is my first post on the forums. I have been reading up on past posts and listening to podcasts so I'm fairly familiar with the site and the forums. I have just completed the first round of my f...