I would love some insight to this as I am a new investor (don’t have a home yet). I know most don’t recommend using a PM but I see myself long term with 60+ units one day and would eventually use one anyway. Ok with t...

Back in November (2014) I closed on my first REI property.  A 'turnkey' duplex in Chicago.  I went with a well-known turnkey provider and posted initial updates in this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/to...

I grossly underestimated maintenance and make ready costs for my KCMO portfolio. Operating costs are through the roof and net income is non-existent in my first year of business. I started with 2 SFH turnkeys which ha...

The Washington Post published an article from an outside contributor (and investor), Conor Sen, claiming that while software was the biggest business story of the last five years, housing will rule the next five years...

I purchased a house a couple months ago, and paid at the top price or a little over for a supposedly move in ready home. I had an agent/broker, home inspection and appraisal. I haven't been able to move into the house...

First and foremost, I hope everyone who was in the path of Hurricane Harvey is safe. My brother is currently buckled down and waiting out the storm in downtown Houston.

Once the storm (or any other natural disaster)...

Here we are finally done with my first rehab. I started back around the middle of August and 3 months and one massive act of vandalism later we are at the finish line! Please feel free to ask questions and make c...

Just watched the 60 minutes special on the homeless crisis. Very concerning when you realize that we are part of the problem. To keep our business profitable we absolutely have to screen tenants for felony’s, rental...