If you haven't heard about the Freakonomics bit on real estate agents and how their incentives aren't aligned with yours, watch this 3 minute video here to get some insight into the problem.https://www.youtube.co...

My husband and I recently inherited a large sum of money and would like to begin our RE investing journey. I plan to pursue on a full-time basis. Currently in the midst of learning as much as humanly possible. We have...

In a day where technology is pushing down transaction fees for purchases (i.e. Redfin, Homie, etc.) is this happening in property management anywhere? It seems like there should be a tech-first property management com...

So I rented an AirBnB property in Dallas. This was the third time I've used that platform to rent a property and each one has been an illegal rental. I'm done.The first one was in California three years ago. It had fi...

I recently joined BP after having been enjoying the benefits of great information and discussion across the site.  My background is in retail banking and I've since moved to a management role at a fintech firm but I'm...

As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...

I am starting to invest in Class C neighborhoods for the first time. (Previously stayed in Class B and above)What are some recommendations for screening tenants and rent collection?(Bigger deposit? Background Checks?)...

I, like most of owners with more than a handful of leases, tend to put some sort of separation between the tenants and me.  With most properties, this separation, usually via a management company,  is desired to preve...

What, exactly is part of the JOB description of the real estate agent, beyond showing property, selling it, and getting the check?
I am working with "A". He is to help me find a rental property and so far he's showed...

Ben's latest article suggested this and he thought it would be a good forum post to check out what other people think.  Check out his article, it's a good read.  http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/09/02...Se...