I have had enough. It used to be a good deal. Pay their annual fee. get advertising. Self manage your property. manage your calendar. Then the service fees started. They went from a few hundred per year on my one unit...

I currently have 4 rental properties.  2 are older (30+ years) in an area that is around 300,000 people and growing, but a little lower cost.2 are in a major metropolitan area and > 10 years old requiring minimal r...

I've been reading a lot on pre-forclosures and I'm not sure how to take this information. i've read that some states require a license, some people think of those who take advantage of such situations as vultures. I...

Our TFH (tenant from hell) has received her 7 days to vacate. When those expire we will be filing a forcible entry and detainer. In the meantime, the peach has switched out the doorknob lock and we can’t enter the un...

Hey guys!This is actually my very first post on the Bigger Pockets site. I started listening to the podcasts a month ago and can't get enough - I am thirsty for knowledge. So, now I have lots of good books to read and...

My wife and I are just starting out as serious real estate investors.  I am a semi retired engineer and my wife works full-time as a systems analyst for a large communications company.  We've always had interest in re...

My name is Christopher Melum. I am native to Spokane WA, where I have built a mobile welding and fabrication business, which I have used to fund my real estate business. Over the years I have been acquiring under valu...

I've listened to podcasts about using other people's money for RE investments, but once I figure loan payments, we can't make the properties cash flow well without more free and clear cash. Example: $990k 9-plex, gros...

Hi All,
New investor looking for advice on my first deal. As mentioned in a separate post, I recently found an off-market with approx 100k in equity off the bat. I’m skeptical because I’m usually of the opinion that ...

Hi everyone,I am a new investor looking to buy my first out of state rental property in North Carolina.  I really like the power of reusing my money with the BRRRR strategy and have been focused on that so far.I happe...