I have that typical one property (fourplex) that gives me a monthly headache when it comes time to collect.  I'll receive all kinds of stories on why they don't have the full rent, can I pay you rest in two weeks, etc...

Hello! My fiancée and I will be beginning our real estate investment journey in 2024 and are looking for any suggestions or pointers as we make some of our initial decisions.

We live in Los Angeles, so it’s probab...

Local wholesaler gets a response from some bandit signs. A homeowner is willing to sell his vacant hoarder house and adjacent lot in a nice area in Los Angeles. Sale price for both properties is something over $500k...

There are so many discussions on here about the most appropriate asset protection strategies for various situations. Umbrella policies, LLCs, holding LLCs, land trusts, etc. People debate whether someone else can si...

Hello BiggerPocketeers!In an effort to clean up the forums, we're creating an FAQ Forum, where the most-asked questions will be prominently featured, along with some really great answers.I need your help!Please take a...

Hi All,In the process of renting our property, we received many applications. One of them was an aggressive lady on section 8. She assured us she has excellent credit score. My dad who was helping with the process, se...

I viewed a property for 87K which is a homepath property and has been on the market for over 2 months. I called the listing agent to say I wanted to make an offer of 80K. He said if I could close by end of July he tho...

We recently vetted a tenant that informed us after move in, they have a service animal.  Actually, we discovered they had an animal in their apartment and probed them for answers since we do not allow pets.  We have r...

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Hey everyone,

So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...

I’ve finished my first flip in October in Richmond CA.  A single family, 3 beds, 2 baths, huge yard.  The house turned out great after renovations.  It’s listed at $650k based on comps.   It didn’t sell in 40 days tho...