Hello, Newbie here!I'm putting an offer in on a triplex in southern California for about $950kIts in a desirable area and it brings in about $5k a month in rents. The rents are about as high as they can go, so I can't...

Okay, so I built a brand new home in 2013. Before I even broke ground my home was appraised at $161,000 on paper. I made some major modifications and some huge upgrades to my blueprint. I now have a new metal building...

Hello, all. I tried to look through the forums for a related topic to this, but couldn't find one. With all the news of mass shootings, more and more people are buying weapons for their own protection. This isn't to s...

My wife and I are really excited to start growing our portfolio but we quite nervous where to invest. Our goals: 1. Maximize rental cash flow \ equity in 10yr-15yrs for college funds for our children2. Provide good ho...

I have a guy that has done a few jobs for me and we've not had any issues. I recently needed a roof replaced. Asked him for his bid and he sent me his quote via text. Afterwards We agree on color, date, time etc.  He ...

I come to think a lot of why people want to invest, particularly in RE.

I have "worked actively" since I was very young with selling candy on the bus to working at a carwash when I was legally able to, to bui...

BP community - My friend approached me about a property that he purchased almost 6 years ago in Richmond VA. He went in on a deal with his brother to fix & flip this property, but for whatever reason, plans fell t...

Hello Bigger Pockets! My name is Danielle Fattizzi and I am so excited to be a part of this awesome community! The last three days have been spent clicking around the site trying to wrap my head around all of the amaz...

Should I be suspicious about receiving a request for rental application from someone who I have not yet spoken to much less even shown the property to? My gut tells me this is highly unusual especially considering the...