How do landlords make money in war zones? I get that a large percentage of the rental population in war zone areas is likely Section 8. As a kid, I used to live in war zones (I'm originally from Flint, MI. Yes, that F...

Hello My Fellow BP Members,             So I have a friend, who is in desperate need of a place to live. He doesn't make enough to pay the rent on his own, but is moving in with his Grandma as well, who receives a Soc...

Need advice from BP landlords! I've just gotten a new OOS SFR with inherited tenants that have eight months left on their lease. fifteen days into the first month as the new landlord and no rent. They want to do repai...

Im curious what everyone thinks in regards to listing time for rentals during the summer/ winter/ fall/ spring time frames. I seem to have much more demand in the summer months, and Im not having much response for a 2...

There was previously a huge thread on cozy a while back and their transaction processing time. I'm about to start my 1st rental and was wondering if it has gotten any better than 5-7 business days. And if any one usin...

Hello Bigger Pockets,I am looking for more information on how to get started in this. I have done some initial research online while also connecting with people. I have heard a few different things about whether or no...

I have a tenant who is almost 1 month late on rent payment. Got a call from her saying she can no longer afford and will be moving out in a couple weeks. She is seven months into a 1 yr lease. How should I handle this...

I am very new to real estate investing but have been diligently reading everything that I can here on BiggerPockets.  One thing that is holding me back is that I live in a high cost of living area so I've concluded th...

Can you please describe your personal experiences investing in real estate using your self-directed individual retirement account? 

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I went under contract on a Fourplex in Miami this past week with the following stats: two 2/1's rented at $900 per month and two 1/1's rented at $700 per month. I figured these numbers were fabrica...