I'm remodeling from the studs a 2BR/1BA unit in San Francisco. Expected rent will be about $3000. Tenant quality here is very high- young college educated white collar professionals. So I'm doing a quality and thought...

It seems that many landlords go to the unit to pick up rent. Is this to check on the property? Does anyone have the tenant just mail the rent?

Background: Recently my employer has decided to relocate our facility out of state and due to commitments in the Rochester, NY area I will not be moving. I am getting a generous severance package and have been saving...

Im currently using a basic Excel spreadsheet to keep track of my properties and tenants. My file is detailed but not enough. Im looking for a software that can help me better manage the finances as well as tenants for...

Hi everyone,I am hitting the new member trifecta today. I am new to real estate investing, Biggerpockets, and Kansas City (I’ve been living here for over 4 hours now!) I’ve spent the past two years working as a struct...

I am in the process of choosing a Solo 401K provider (for lack of a better term)  Costs range from $500 to $1500 for initial set up and $125 to $200 per year to maintain the account each year.  Has anyone experienced ...

I am looking at self directed IRA's using LLC's. From what I have read, this give the investor total control because the funds are at a local bank with check book control. This sounds great because it lowers the trans...

I feel like I have a good understanding of Land Trust but don't see the value. Do you use a Land Trust and what's the advantage in your situation?

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Hi folks,First, I want to thank everyone who has supported BiggerPockets and me by purchasing the BiggerPockets books on Flipping Houses and Estimating Rehab Costs.  We have sold nearly 40,000 books to date, and the f...

Background: I'm in my mid 20's and acquired a my first rental six months ago.  I currently work in corporate America and will be self managing my properties.Strategy: Buy and hold.Goal: To make real estate my sole sou...