Hi y'all! Hoping this awesome community can share some wisdom for the home I'm planning to purchase in the next 6 months in East or South Austin. I know appreciation is a dirty word in some investing circles but my gu...

I am brand new in the vacation rental market. I have a very nice property, furnished for short term monthly rentals.  The listing clearly states no smoking several times through out the description.  The tenants have ...

As the title says, I'm new to the area. I just moved here from northern Arizona. I own a carpet cleaning business in Flagstaff,AZ.  I was a Realtor there part time as well and now I'm full time here in Texas. I've bee...

Hello BP members,I've been reading BP posts, blogs and listening to podcasts. They are immensely helpful to get started on my REI journey. Thanks a lot to the whole community.My current goal is to build a side income ...

Hi BP Community! My Name is Alexander Friedman. Please feel free to call me Alex. I've been living here in Portland, Oregon for a little over a year and recently got my license to be a real estate agent (though I have...

I know in this business you are supposed to be thick skinned but you are also human sometimes. I have been in this business for about 3 years so maybe I should be over it but sometimes I still get the feeling like I a...

In Fulton county, an eviction was filed against me.  I was in an inpatient unit at the hospital and a traumatic life event took place.  I notified the landlord immediately.   I missed the court date and judgement was ...

Hello, I am 19 years old and looking to close on my first deal! I am super excited, however this deal has seemed to go on forever! About 2 months since my initial message and offer. The house is $127,000, with about $...

Hello everyone! Stumbled on bigger pockets after picking up Brandon turners book on rental property investing. Love the community aspect of bigger pockets and furthermore the aspect of like minded people! I'm in my in...

Thinking about my "day job" here and how to apply it to REI.  Deals are made and lost on whether or not the people you are working with find you credible.  Whether they believe you can solve the problem the way you sa...