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Hey, everyone! I'm in the process of buying my second property, which would give me 5 apartments total. This would give me roughly $1000/month in cash flow between both properties. I want to keep about $10,000 in cash...
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Hello everyone I would like to get your take on this situation.
I sold my primary residence a year ago to down size and I'm currently renting until I decide where I would like to live next. Now that I'm looking to in...
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Hear me out... people keep talking about how they're making their own website, using direct booking software, etc. But 3 major potential negatives come to mind
1. No protection. If a guest damages something, or trash...
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I have been using the https://biggerpockets.mysmartmove.com for several years. and I found that even the smartmove.com claims that benefit is that tenants can get get their credit reports generated without giving ...
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Good morning all!I am eager to get started with trying my hand at some house flips, and one of my concerns surrounds contractors.How do you get contractors on board in a market where they are struggling to find enough...
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I wanted to share something that has been going on up here as I believe there are lessons for everyone, and I don’t think this gets coverage at all in the US.
Up here in Canada we have had interest rates increase at ...
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I will be inheriting a tenant who is a retired custom car builder/mechanic and his wife. Their unit is well maintained, and they currently do cleaning and yard maintenance on the side for other properties. They have...
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Hi BP! I have been reading articles and discussions plus listening to BP popcast for many months, but I have yet to participate the forum discussion. It is time to pay for what I owe :)Frankly I am a newbie in RE inve...
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Good morning BP!I am a new investor trying to figure out an innovative way to fund my first investment property due to a lack of capital. I currently live with my boyfriend in a house he owns, and I have been told by ...
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Can anyone point me in the direction of the professional to speak to in terms of deciding which is best for me? Preferably in the South Florida or Nashville area would be great. Thanks!