Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (1088)
Daniel DeMarco Rent to own question?
25 May 2016 | 14 replies

I am thinking about purchasing a house for one of my tenants that needs a bigger place and wants to own their own property. I am thinking of buying a home, renting it to them on a rent to own basis for three years and...

Chad K. I need advice from Affordable Housing Professionals
14 January 2017 | 17 replies

Hey I'm a college student/real estate wholesaler looking to do some affordable housing for Unc Charlotte students. If you or someone that you know is a professional in the affordable housing field or has knowledge or ...

Deano Vulcano Very Different Post: Mid-Life Crisis and Bored with Flipping Houses
25 March 2015 | 16 replies

I thought I would take a chance in posting this here because I know there are some bright minds who may be able to help. Let me clear, I am not asking for anything more than mere advise. I am a 54 year old(young) man ...

Tom Sharkey Should you charge a pet fee in your STR? YES, You should!
18 July 2020 | 22 replies

Do you allow pets in your short term rentals? There is good justification whether yes or no. We find it works for us in the summer season but it depends on your risk tolerance as pets can significantly damage your pro...

Sharad M. How do you make your money on rental properties?
12 March 2011 | 24 replies

From what I understand there are four ways to make money from a rental property:

1) Cash flow - Pretty straightforward. Total money you receive as income is more than total expenses.
2) Appreciation - Increase in the...

Stephanie Dupuis Recommended Phones - iPhone, Andriod, etc.
11 December 2013 | 29 replies

I passed my license exam recently and I'm interviewing firms this week and next. I also own a basic phone and need to upgrade.

What are your experiences, thoughts and recommendations for a smartphone?

p...

Ross M. First-time STR - looking in and around Wilmington, NC
15 February 2023 | 38 replies

Hi all,This post is to introduce myself and get involved with the BP community. My wife and I are NC residents near Durham and are finally ready to invest in real estate. We have owned 3 primary residences and sold 2 ...

Jeremy H. Self Management - Yay or Nay? Why?
7 February 2024 | 13 replies

I'm coming to a bit of a crossroads here - I'm considering self-managing my rental properties (or my wife rather). She's been pushing to work from home lately and the properties are generating enough in management fee...

Dennis Weber Iowa Tax Lien Sale Online
11 September 2020 | 19 replies

Just got thru participating in a Tax Lien sale online.  It was in Iowa  where the interest and amount of lien never changes. You bid down ownership of property.  The bid choices were PTW (proxy to win), PTT (proxy to ...

William Baumann New Investor Headaches, and my challenge to the experienced.
17 January 2015 | 8 replies

I have been a member of BiggerPockets for a short time here and longer on other sites and on every site I am a member of there is a reoccurring rant with regard to new investors, newbie WS, etc. And I understand where...