My Mom has been trying to buy a home in Orlando FL for some time without success. She had a buyer's agent, but kept missing out to "in-house" offers. I've purchased several homes elsewhere and always had better luck w...

BP Friends! I'm Dave Meyer -- the data guy around BiggerPockets. We're expanding how we use data both onsite, and in our podcast, youtube, blog, and other content. It's really exciting! At least for me it is, and I ho...

Hey fantastic RE agents of BiggerPockets! Earlier today, I was speaking with a friend of mine regarding a few properties that I am looking at. One of the property’s is a SFH fixer upper and the owners are “extremely m...

Hello BP,I am not renewing my current tenant's lease after 6 years...lots of late payments, damage, and disrespect as i live in one of the units in the duplex.  I posted in postlets for new tenants and have been scree...

In case you didn't read my profile a short understanding of us.  We have been renting for 8 years and we have been learning this as we go.  We have recently started using Bigger Pockets which has been a HUGE help so t...

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My partner and I have a few properties under our belt at this point. Up to now we have been using hard money for the rehab phase, it costs a lot but it's a necessarily evil.

We have connections to some fol...

There are pros and cons to self-management. Some landlords are very successful. Some lose their shirts, destroy their health, and even ruin relationships. Most land somewhere in the middle.If you have experience as a ...

I placed 3 offers in the last month in California, one of them over asking price. Lost all 3 to cash buyers. I'm offering 20-25% down and have an excellent crredit rating. What's a body to do?

I am buying a duplex and inheriting a tenant that has been there for 4 years, a single mom. It seems she is usually late with rent payments but catches up within few months. She is otherwise good tenant and keep her u...

Hello BP! It’s been a while...I’ve been a landlord for close to 4 years now and I just ran into a unique situation at my four family property. Here’s the breakdown:- Tenant in Unit 1 has private access to the property...