Hi everyone, just joined the community here. Looking to get started in real estate investing asap. Began the process last month and have been analyzing deals and even put in an offer today. Still, I'm not entirely con...

Emergency!   Winter Is now here and I have 3 vacancies,,loss cash flow $3500 plus oil/ utilities   — I could use some advice to fix my problem now...don’t know how to get though this very tough patch .I won’t be able ...

Hello BP! This past summer I completed my first deal diary and am here with another diary of an out of state rental property in Northeast Ohio.  ( https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/522/topics/20... )Currently, I li...

Hi all, New to BP community and have noticed not many posts mention architects (say in contrast to CPA, legal, contractors, lenders, etc). I am a licensed architect and an aspiring investor (Chicago) and am using my b...

Hello, I live in Montgomery County, MD and about 3 month ago I rented my basement to a single lady. I gathered one month security deposit and first month rent at the day of moving.  After the first month she stopped p...

I'd like to get feedback from the forum as to this situation and how I've answered her.....I have a potential renter that has gone through the background check successfully, and I've talked to her previous landlords a...

I am a newbie in this business and I have been looking for a mentor/coach to guide me and help me navigate the rough waters of Los Angeles real estate.  I had a VERY interesting 60 minute conversation with Brian Gibbo...

A guest just contacted me asking for a full refund for her week’s stay. She was due to arrive today. She claims there is rain in the forecast for the next 5 days and also that it is too dangerous to drive. My cancella...

I said it years ago and I'll say it again: Hawaii is not a good place to invest in short-term rentals. They claim it has to do with the housing crisis, but I suspect they're being pushed by the hotels and resorts.I vi...

I am 24 years old and have recently graduated with my master’s degree (read: not rich). I have a job secured in Dallas that pays $50k pre-tax, and I’ve been pre-approved for up to $211,000. I’ve been listening to BP p...