Hello everyone, and thanks in advance for your answers!My wife and I are just getting started in REI, and want to make sure we are off to a solid start. We’re planning to form an LLC, taxed as an S-Corp. to that end, ...

Hello all,I'm in the process of purchasing my first single family rental property as a long-term buy and hold. I'm located in CT and purchasing in the Atlanta area, so I can't see the subject property in person. I rec...

I just completed my first deal after years and years of taking no action.  It's not a homerun, but it's my first and I'll take it. I bought a REO from the MLS with a partner.  We were originally looking at cheaper con...

First: security deposits do NOT belong to the landlord. They are exactly as stated: security deposit.They MUST be housed in a FL financial institution per FL statute. They cannot be co-mingled.Now, your tenant left "d...

Good morning BiggerPockets,
Would love to get your input on how to deal with the following situation.
My tenant for the last 7 months whos lease will expire at end of May next year just called me and told me that on...

We have bought and sold several properties without an agent. We contacted a seller's agent and asked to view a home. He said he was out of town and would send Susan to open the house for us. Susan opened the door for ...

For those of you guys that still have day jobs... Does your employer know about your REI. I would like to hear the pros and cons of both sides. I will go first. My employer is fully aware that I am investor and close ...

Good afternoon,I've been reading a lot on this site and elsewhere about Owner/Seller financing as it pertains to Dodd-Frank, but I can't seem to find an answer for this situation (either that or don't want to believe ...

Hey everyone, I'm new to this home ownership deal and am currently doing some rehab to my basement. I have had to stop all repairs being done to my house because the contractor sent me a bill of an additional $38K on ...

 I need to remove a negative mark on my credit report. I went through the WHOLE dispute process a few years back. Nothing happened. What do I do next?