Hello BP, I am brand new to this and have not closed any deals yet. However, I have extensive real estate experience with connections to both investors and properties. I have been in the real estate industry as a cert...

Do you pass on the cost of the background and credit check to your applicants? I just rented a 2 bedroom unit to a couple, and I asked them to pay the cost of the Transunion SmartMove Background check.  They balked at...

I have a tenant that has lived in one of my apartments for 12 years with the rent never being raised. The apartment is way under what the rent should be. Is it out of line to raise it 8% come February 1st after the ...

Hey everyone! My name is Antonio Barnes, and I'm an aspiring real estate investor. I'm from Mississippi but relocated to the Dallas, Texas / DFW area after graduation for work. I've been gaining as much knowledge as p...

Hi, my name is Jimil.  I live in Lompoc, CA (near Santa Barbara).  I'm a newbie to Bigger Pockets and Real Estate Investing.  In fact, I've only started learning about all this over the last 2 weeks and I am intrigued...

Im 25 and my husband and I just graduated college and have full time jobs. I'm only 7 months into my job and really am realizing that it's not for me. Thankfully, I can listen to podcasts and music while I work... and...

I thought I would post this to shed some light on some great investment opportunities in South Louisiana, specifically the Greater New Orleans area.Everyone knows that New Orleans, Louisiana is a vibrant and culturall...

I have been to several REA clubs that deals with Real Estate and I am very tired of meeting people trying to sell me a book/package/bus tour, and etc. I would like to meet genuine people that will help me begin thi...

For the past two years I have read, researched, drove for dollars, assessed deals, looked at properties in my area as well as distant properties and I have yet to "pull the trigger". I have read countless posts and ar...

Hi BP community,    My name is Sandra and I'm a new BP podcast fan and just joined recently, as in last week! I've started listening to the podcasts from the beginning, and I especially appreciate how Josh and Brandon...