I’m looking at purchasing multifamily property in the Phoenix area and noticing a trend of listings with HOA dues covering water, sewer & garbage. Does anyone have experience with this type of setup? A few questio...

Hello, I'm in Indianapolis and considering becoming a landlord, in a very limited way, we have a friend of the family that could use their own place to live. In many parts of Indy you can buy a decent small house for ...

I just received a call that my tenant's boyfriend just kicked in her front door. She is filing a police report. I am planning on contacting my insurance company tomorrow. Can I bill my tenant for the repairs? Boyfrien...

I'm trying to figure out the best way to reduce my rental income. I considered a sole proprietorship management company but it just seemed that that wouldn't be legit - maybe it would but I wasn't sure. My other thoug...

Hey BP,My business partner and I are getting started purchasing our first duplex to live in. We have started other small online businesses as sort of a “side hustle” but never in the real estate space with real assets...

I'm sure there are many topics on this throughout bigger pockets history, however, what are you doing TODAY, and why? What do you see as the pro's and con's of each policy?

This is assuming buy and hold but feel fre...

I am looking at an 8 plex as my first rental property. it was built in 1987 and comes with renters whom have been there anywhere from 2-6 years. It cash flows 100 each unit coming out to 800/ month. The seller has off...

Have a unit that the tenant moved out before the eviction, but have judgement on the unpaid rents and damages.  Before I proceed, I was hoping to hear from those of you who have successfully collected.  What is the ne...

I bought my second house this year at the end of July. I rent my first house out to my mother. I could use guidance on maximizing my tax return. Can someone please advise me on how I should be claiming (and on what fo...

Hi BP - My tenant just provided notice to terminate her lease on my condo in Seattle, WA.  The lease reads that rent is due though the following month and a 1mo charge is levied.  I am holding 1mo security deposit cur...