Hello everyone, so I found an off-market 7 Unit apartment building (seller financing) in the greater Lansing area in Michigan that is set up in a way that appears it can be converted into 8 units fairly easily. There ...

I have a small room off my kitchen that would probably fit an average person and twin size bed. Size is 5 ft X 6ft 8 inches. There is a full bath and entry door next to the room so the guest would never be in the main...

I realize I do not have a ton of posts here on Bigger Pockets, but I can’t emphasize enough the impact BP has had on me in a short time.  In the interest of community and sharing success stories with others that might...

Hello Everyone! I am looking for some advice regarding the 1099 / 1099-NEC tax forms and whether or not I must issue these to contractors for my specific rental property. I currently own just one property (a duplex) a...

I love the idea of buying rental properties in a more landlord-friendly area, but the idea of managing a rental property from afar is terrifying. I would love to hear people's experiences with doing this and how it ha...

I am brand new to real estate investing (I don't even have a property yet!).  I would really like to self manage to save money, and I think I have the ability to.  My father and I can take care of plumbing and electri...

I'm under construction on my first duplex. I chose a local builder who has been building a lot of modern homes in the area that looked appealing to me (why I chose him). We spent time designing the duplexes together a...

I'll start from the beginning, because there are lots of little details I need to explain in order for you guys to fully understand the situation. (All names are substituted by fake ones for privacy reasons.)In April ...

Savvy real estate investors often like to buy properties that have problems, which can help us snag a great deal.  However... not all problems are good. What are some examples of "problem properties" you would never w...