We have middle class to upper class rentals ranging from $1,000-$1,400/m. We find our houses rent faster when refrigerators, washers and dryer are supplied but that also means we've had to fix them when they break. Do...

I'm in the process of closing on two duplex's on one lot. I'll be owner-occupying one unit for the first year of the mortgage, and plan to move out and rent all 4 units thereafter. I'm required to have insurance on th...

Hi BP community - I'm looking to purchase a triplex or fourplex in the Houston area and would love to get feedback on the expenses that I'm estimating (too high, too low, any that I'm missing, etc.). Thank you in adva...

Hello, I am a private lender. My mortgagor's insurance only covers dwelling replacement. How do I protect my investment as the loan amount is more than the replacement cost of the property? I have looked at forced-pla...

Hello to anyone who can help,I am looking at duplexes in the Detroit area to buy as an investment property to rent out.  I have enough to put down 20-30% and would like to mortgage the rest.  I have excellent credit. ...

Hi,  Wondering what you guys think is the best interior paint for value and coverage?  I'm getting tired of being told, "yeah, it covers great" and then finding after 2 coats it still looks like crap.

I'm looking for a new Umbrella policy provider.  Progressive in California just nixed me because I have 3 properties, and their upper limit is 2.  Who did you get your Umbrella insurance from?  What was your cost roug...

Hi, I was wondering if someone could give me a quick briefing on the economics of being a real estate broker, particularly in CA? So you make 2.5%ish per home? If you're the buyers agent, what are the other fees invol...

A little less than a year ago, I bought a 10,000 square foot commercial warehouse near Chicago, situated on about one acre of land.

I bought it for $X and am using it to run my business, which is buying and selling ...

Hello Bigger Pockets!  In keeping with my habit of “do some research, write a post,” I’ve been looking into short and mid-term rentals as compared with a more “normal” long term rental.  Specifically I’ve been trying ...