I just closed on my first duplex. It already has tenants in place which I plan to leave in place. They are currently on month to month leases. What is your method of collecting rent? Do you take check or money orders ...

Hi EveryoneThe last year or so I've been digging into the podcasts and forums, talking to friends, and scanning my neighborhoods. After listening to enough people on the podcast say get started already, the restlessne...

Is it better to buy a property with tenants already inplaced by the previous owner or find a property to use the BRRR strategy? I understand that with tenants, I should take into account the cost of rehab once the ten...

Hey everybody, i have just recently decided to stray away from the college path and build my own future. I've been doing research for the past couple weeks and i think i'm going to start investing in mobile homes, mai...

Hi everyone. I am newbie, just starting out in Bakersfield CA.

I would love to hear from more experienced investors and their thoughts about the current status of Bakersfield market for buy&hold strategy for gen...

I've lived in this HOA for 2 years, and have had a generally good relationship with the board members. We are thinking of buying a house and may rent out our present condo. How do you think I should approach the ho...

Hello BP Fam!I am rehabbing my first property (2/2 1300sqft condo in GA) and would love to hear everyones' opinion and experience on tenant proofing condos and rehab expenses. Ideally I am looking for durable, wear-re...

As I'm sure many of you know, BiggerPockets was completely offline all Thursday evening from about 7pm EST until 2:10am EST.

Our hosting company experienced a series of unfortunate events (starting with weather and e...

Hello Rhode Island real estate community,I am interested in learning more about the commercial real estate here. What is the scene like? The RIREIG meeting is definitely on my calendar, but outside of that, what other...

I'm purchasing my first (HUD) home for $107K and I read that closing costs are typically 2-5%. I've attached a copy of my GFE here. Please let me know your thoughts.