Im looking at an older property to buy in my area. The unit uses oil heat which I am not thrilled about but its not a deal killer for me. But no central air means I need some sort of AC in the house during the summ...

I've posted about my struggles with this issue before, but I have a new conundrum that I'm hoping folks here can help with.I own a high end duplex with correspondingly high mortgage and taxes. The income it generates ...

I am very keen on trying my hand at foreclosure auctions but I am certainly concerned about the risks. There are some horror stories online of people buying a property which a half million dollar debt attached to it.M...

In terms of getting two loans, which is better:
1) Buying a house to live in first
2) Buying rental property first?

I would think buying rental property first is better. Once the rental property is purchased, t...

Hi everyone, I had a question about accumulating investment properties. I just finished reading an interesting article about how an investor amassed hundreds of properties. I know everyone has their own unique situati...

I am considering staging rental units.  Has anyone else tried this?Do you think I can rent a unit faster or for more money if it is staged?I've staged homes for rent and I've rented furnished apartments but I've never...

Has anyone seen this report from the Guinn Center? Meet Kevin also did some discussion on this topic. I feel like most landlords here on BP got above 80% rents during this crisis, but I'm sure there are many mom and p...

Bigger Pockets Community,
Before the COVID-19 crisis, my investing partner and I were analyzing deals for neighborhood strip centers in our home region.  What a difference a month (or three) makes.  Over the past sev...

Hi all, I know its been quite awhile since I have posted on this great site but I'm back and have a question or two. I am currently in the Air Force and I'm very interested in REI. Just wondering if there are any prog...

Ive seen this posted once before but the thread was back from 08 and a few things have changed since then. Sooooo I was wondering, How is everyone financing their rental properties nowadays?

I believe the popular r...