Warning - this may be a long post - I will try to section it off.  I have an on/off relationship with RE as I've always been drawn to it and always screwed it up - and then listened to those in my life who told me tha...

My dad just sent me this link.

http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/motor-city-goes-bust-largest-ever-municipal-bankruptcy-in-u-s-history/

What do you all think about the REI market in Detroit after...

I looked up a lot of properties through Zillow, and used the bigger pockets calculator to analyze it. The results surprised me, so basically properties which are expensive than 300k are not making cash flow. And the o...

Hi Everyone!We took possession of our first rental on July 15th and we are self-managing it.  We've prepared a pre-screening questionnaire with guidance from Heather & Brandon Turner's Managing Rental Properties b...

If everything goes well then our worst tenant ever will be moved-out in just under 12 hours from now, the champagne is on ice and we are cautiously optimistic. Interestedly enough, the problems with this tenant have v...

Hi BP, I'm being offered this note secured by a deed of trust for the following:Duplex:Side 1: 4x2Side 2: 2x1Sqft: 1,578Total beds 6, total baths 3Total Monthly rental income: $2,100Deal Details $290,000 Fair Market V...

So in the vein of previous posts like The 90 day challenge and 1 year challenge I am faced with a 6 month challenge. The story goes as follows.

I have/had a w2 JOB. It's ok, I'm well paid and it provide...

Hello, just trying to get advice on how to go about this turnover.
I purchased an out-of-state property last Aug, and tenant just moved out this May. I have not been to the property yet, but have been told by the PM ...

This is my first post on BP. I’m really on the fence & need some advice.I have a 3 bedroom single family house in Los Angeles, CA that I bought in 2009 right after the crash for $255K.It’s appreciated a lot & ...

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...