I'm preparing to show an apartment to several potential tenants tonight and I'd like to run credit/background checks on anyone who applies.From the services I've explored, it seems your average suite of reports comes ...

One of the challenges that we all face today, I believe, is coming to know and trust people that we meet online.

This is an incredibly difficult task for everyone, and is why doing your due diligence on deals and peo...

I got a call from my tenant yesterday that the bay window in our rental unit has been smashed in by vandalism.  I submitted a claim to Allstate, and the promptly called me to today to let me know that my landlord's po...

HI all, This is my first post for info. So I am excited to read the great responses that I know I will be receiving. Let's get started:My business involves buying cheaper houses that need a lot of work and rehabbing t...

What are some solutions that you have found?

I thought I would post a recap of my first flip, a deal I thought was a slam dunk but didn't turn out to be in the end. The house directly next door, which was identical to mine, sold for $105k earlier that year and t...

Hello everyone! My husband and I are investors and have 3 doors in Los Angeles - all LTR. We're interested in STRs, but given the current interest rates are nervous about having to keep an STR afloat if/when the prope...

Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky.  At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...

Hey Everyone!I'm Jose Alvarado, I live in San Francisco, and I'm a new member to BiggerPockets. I've been listening to the podcasts for a while now and I'm finally ready to take action. I just purchased the Pro Member...

Hello!I’m trying to learn the ropes as I go. I haven’t purchased my first investment property yet and honestly, I’m determined to gain knowledge through self education and I have no rehab experience nor have ever work...