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Laith Ali can you come up with $400 in an emergency
24 January 2018 | 152 replies

Hi,I was reading an article a few days ago that said 40% of Americans can't come up with $400 if they had an emergency. I couldn't believe almost half the country is that broke. The median household income is 60k, so ...

Bruce Kozak water bills due to leaky toilet flappers
29 March 2021 | 33 replies

Fellow Investors: After six (6) years of renting out properties, I still haven't yet figured out the best way to mitigate those tenants who fail to keep an eye out for the occasional leaky toilet flapper for which som...

Chris M. Why do investors choose to mentor newbies?
16 April 2015 | 43 replies

I hear a lot about newbies wanting to be mentored and I myself stumbled across an investor who is interested in mentoring me, but my question is why?  Besides the goodness of their hearts, why do investors (who must b...

Sara Peak RV Rental Market info
9 July 2021 | 47 replies

Has anyone owned (and rented out) an RV? I am reading up on these that many qualify for a 30 year mortgage loan? I'm wondering if we purchased one for our own family if we'd be able to get things in place (legal/liabi...

Sam Leon Wear and Tear? Or Not?
20 February 2014 | 30 replies

Fellow landlords, are the following something you would considered "normal wear and tear" or no?

Window blinds - these blinds were brand new before the tenant moved in 16 months ago. I am not sure what happe...

James Carr What Was the Biggest Lesson You Learned As a First Time Landlord?
3 August 2023 | 57 replies

Title says it all. Curious to hear what the lessons you all learned after your first year of landlording.

Jay Hinrichs Today I paid a 100,000.00 Assignment fee !!!
25 August 2017 | 61 replies

AS all you know I am not all that keen on newbies thinking the road to real estate rich's is paved through wholesaling. And today I just paid a 100,000.  assignment fee.. can't think of any bigger at least that I knew...

Azita S. Emergency Raze & Remove Notice :(
13 December 2015 | 18 replies

Earlier this year, I purchased 5 duplexes in Milwaukee metro in a package deal.   The buildings were inexpensive $96K for the package and all together they needed less than $20,000 in repairs. I took a $100K HELOC to ...

Alex Mendoza $20k Cash Ready to Invest. Now What?
13 February 2019 | 54 replies

Hello BiggerPockets! I’m trying to get started with my first deal. Right now, I have $20k in cash and ready to get started. I’m writing this with a little frustration and slightly demotivated ... but it NO WAY am I st...

Ree Rolle Being an introvert in a extrovert RE world
28 September 2019 | 24 replies

Good morning BP!I am looking to purchase my first owner occupied multi family in February 2020. Right now I am working on gathering my team together. Reaching out to agents, getting contractor prices, looking for lend...