My husband and I want to purchase a 4plex as our first investment property (owner-occupy). I found a fourplex in my area, looked up the owner, and finally got his cell phone number. This guy is a multi billionaire, wh...

Hello there! I finally decided to take the plunge and make an account here on Bigger Pockets after hearing many wonderful things about the community and, of course, learning about the forms after reading my first BP b...

I am in the process of obtaining landlord insurance for 2 properties:1. 2300 sq. ft. home with 3 car garage and in-ground pool worth ~ 560K2. 504 sq. ft. condo in La La Jolla worth ~ 285K I am getting suggestions on c...

I've been buying SFHs for a few years now and as the market rises am looking at other alternatives. I've been buying my rentals close to the 2% rule. In most cases, I have $50k in for $1,000 rent or $60k for $1,2...

Hello BP! I hope everyone is doing well & staying healthy this fine Monday night!I am writing this post to hopefully get some tips and opinions on my situation. Also, it might help someone in the same boat, somewh...

Hi All, I had new tenants (students) move-in in September, and 1 week after moving in I had to let the water company in to change the meter. I couldn't believe what I saw! The place was party central!!  Beer pong tabl...

I'm hoping to find some advice from some aribnb'ers using the rental arbitrage method. 
Any advice on getting landlords to deal with me.
It  really is better than the  hassle of typical tenant issues.
Thanks in adv...

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My tenant emailed me yesterday to say that they got a $700 water bill. The city came out and confirmed the meter, and everything matches up with the bills. The tenants pay all utilities. After talking to the tenant an...

Hello BP,Today I was approached by the neighbor who backs up to me. There's a concrete wall that separates us and a drop off. The owner of the property started saying it's in poor condition (broken english) and I need...