Yesterday my dog started a small fire in my home.  As a landlord, I do not allow dogs, but since this is my house I deferred to other members of the family and got a Chocolate Labradoodle (seriously, that is what it i...

As I was thinking about my New Years Resolutions this year, to buy more properties, to maximize the returns on my existing investments, etc etc..one idea rose to the top, as probably the best investment idea I could e...

First of many posts on the Bigger Pockets Forum! And an odd one at that to kick things off. I live in Nashville but am hunting for my first cash deal in my hometown of Dayton Ohio (have a few family members already). ...

Hey everyone, My name is Nick and I'm as green as they get when it comes to real estate investing. I'm 31 years old, working and living in New Jersey (Union City to be exact, on the border of Union City, Hoboken, and ...

So, just closed on my first 8 plex Thursday. I was showing the place to possible tenants when 2 marked cop cars and 2 undercover cars come pulling in the lot looking for one of the tenants. The person viewing the apar...

I'm about to start my first direct mail campaign using 3.5"x5" postcards. I'm also getting married in June 20th of this year. I am looking to buy houses to wholesale or fix and sell, BUT at the same time, a personal r...

I found a FSBO and am preparing to make an offer.  Asking price is $65k and I have $40-45k cash available to put into it.  Question is, how do I finance this?  I would love to put 50% down and get a 10 year mortgage f...

I recently bought a duplex to live in one unit and rent out the other. The other unit was already rented when I purchased the property. I bought it in November the tenant's lease is up at the end of July, 2013. I j...

Hi , I've participated in about 8 auctions for 1 occupied property over about 9 months.  The bank finally accepted my offer with the reserve not met.I had the contract in my email box the same day.    Contract is very...

Hello BP Community!  I am so excited for what is to come with my decision to pursue real estate as a way to secure my families future.  About me, well I am 37 y/o, married and we have four children (blended family) ra...