Just wondering. Would it increase your odds of having your offer accepted in a "lightly" competitive negotiation if you decide to contact and have the selling agent  represent you directly? This wouldn't work in all s...

Hi BP pros!I am under contract to purchase a 4-plex that my family will be moving into and house-hacking.  So far it's been decently smooth, but then we hit a major insurance snafu.  The seller's insurance on the 4-pl...

Has anyone had to replace the crank handle itself? I have one that has a stripped gear in the handle (female cog portion) and I cannot find a replacement -- or more accurately, I find way to many replacements.

How d...

Howdy all, I just acquired a duplex here in Austin, Texas and I'm trying to set up my books where I'm keeping track of things appropriately. I will be renting out the other side plus one room on my side. I'll be addre...

I have some significant experience working the OKC market from around 2012-2016. Unfortunately my parents fell terminally ill and so I chose to move home and take care of them. I have threw myself a pity party for the...

Hello everyone,

My name is Christian Biddle. I’m 20 years old. I’m a student at Indiana State in Terre Haute, IN and live in the area as well. I study business administration and my father works at a construction com...

What are some things you can do to incentivize property management to get repairs to be made? 
For contractors, I have heard of incentivizing them by giving them a bonus if they finish the job early. Does this trick ...

Hi All,Just joined recently. I am based in San Jose CA., which is a very expensive market as you all know. Looking for a bit of investment advice as to which areas are good to buy 4plex or single family 2-3 bedroom ho...

Can you get an appraiser to consider STR income on a multi-family for a cash-out refi?  Assuming they use the income approach, rather than comps.
I'm guessing the answer is "it depends," but I was hoping some of you ...

Hello,I am newer to bigger pockets, and I was searching the site for books, tips or spreadsheets to help me come up with a process to streamline book keeping. I do use quick books right now but I am not finding that w...