After reading a lot on RE (thanks BP) over the past year, I have decided to move to Austin (90% sure) to pursue REI sometime this year, as it is currently impossible to do here in Japan (I am a US citizen). A little ...

As I was thinking about my New Years Resolutions this year, to buy more properties, to maximize the returns on my existing investments, etc etc..one idea rose to the top, as probably the best investment idea I could e...

Hi there,A bit of a sidebar issue but there’s so much experience on BP I’m curious if someone has an opinion I haven’t thought of. I have a consistently painful tenant who complains constantly, harasses, yells, curses...

I know it is frowned upon being a part time agent. But I wanted to hear from those out there that are doing this. My main goal would be to be able to get myself into to see listings at a faster rate than going through...

Hello all, I have decided I want to get into the real estate career field, however I am torn between becoming a real estate agent or doing home inspections! I understand that being an agent probably has a higher salar...

Well, its Labor Day.  And I worked more today than yesterday.Stopped to watch a couple of youtubes and they got me thinking.  Got a notification someone voted for a post I made; they were from New York City.   Both it...

I just purchased a 21 unit apartment complex with a lot of problems. I started cleaning it up - 3 unit evicted in the first month and two more in the way - all of them professional tenants. But this month I got a new ...

Hey BiggerPockets fam,
My name's Lawrence Bland, and let me tell you, I'm itching to get back into the real estate game! For 18 years, I thrived as a mortgage broker in Texas, helping countless families achieve their...

I recently acquired a building and there is one unit which is disgusting, smelly, and dirty. There have been multiple complaints of the smell by the other tenants. The smell equals that of underwear that has been worn...

Hi all,Been a BP pod listener for the last few months and am pushing myself to be more active here as well. Getting a bit tired of my current job (first out of college) given the demanding hours and really motivated t...