Hi Everyone - I am an out of state investor, primarily doing wholesaling/wholetailing right now in the Midwest. I come across both fix & flip projects, as well as stabilized cash flowing rental units, primarily sm...

Hey all!I'm fairly new to real estate investing, and I was wondering how you typically find rental properties (1-4 units) to invest in. Zillow and Trulia don't seem to have a specific filter for rental properties, and...

Hello all, been noticing a slow down in the renters market. Things are taking a long time to rent and also quality of tenants arent great. Ive had to drop prices several times. I typically look for 650+ credit score a...

I've recently completed building 3 houses in Des Moines, IA but I'm getting very little interest in them.  They are priced competatively, and a floorplan that has worked great in other nearby markets.  My other rental...

Hi all,My name is William Rose and I'm a licensed agent in the state of Maryland. I've had my license for around 6 months and I've done about 3 deals. At first I approached the business as any regular Realtor would. I...

I'm renovating a house I bought that has a nauseating smell to it. We have aired the house out for a few days. There were many dogs, cats, and rats living in the house. They also smoked. The smell is probably in the w...

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There's a home I'm interested in renting that I saw on Zillow and reached out to the landlord. She is saying that she needs for me to apply via Zillow (there's a $29 universal credit/background check that can...

I'm looking for advice on a first investment strategy. I can take the whole $200K I have in savings and buy a small waterfront cottage to rent for 8-10 weeks a year or divy the bundle up by attending a bunch of ta...

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My name is Dylan Hall, and I recently joined Bigger Pockets. I hail from Chicago, IL and am interested in finding new ways to finance housing in the United States. I recently graduated from the Univers...

Hello BiggerPocketeers!In an effort to clean up the forums, we're creating an FAQ Forum, where the most-asked questions will be prominently featured, along with some really great answers.I need your help!Please take a...