I have evicted tenants before but here in Illinois it is time consuming and costly.  Looking for creative ways to get tenant out legally. Buy them out, etc.

Hello Everyone,Like every other new Investor I accidentally found BP and then read lots of forums, listened podcast and read Brandon Turner's book (super useful).I'm an Engineer living in Long Island, NY where Price/R...

Hi guys. I'm wanting to get started on my first rental property but unfortunately can not afford anything in my back yard (California). was looking into out of state properties around the 80k range (which is the max I...

We've had our duplex since October 4th, and listed our list unit (2B/1BA) on November 7th at $1,000 and tenants split electricity and gas.We've had lots of interest, but the problem seems to be that folks aren't meeti...

Do any of you give Christmas gifts to tenants?

If they are "good" tenants, I'll hand deliver a gift card from the local grocery chain. They can use it for gasoline or groceries. Depending on the tenant, the denominat...

Curious to see how investors are finding deals in 2023. What ways work best and which ways are not as effective? Let's discuss!

Yes, the Toledo city council passed a new lead paint ordinance which will take effect in 365 days. This is not the end but only the beginning of the new ordinance which applies to rental SFH, 1-4 units and day cares a...

Hi,I have a new build closing mid April and I am considering doing a midterm rental. What is the cost to furnish a 3/2 1300sq ft rental?Thanks,Bari

Hi BP,I have been reading real estate books, listening to the podcasts, reading the forums, and taking some online classes for a little while now and have decided that I should make a profile and start being more acti...

What was your first BP post reaching out for help to get started in investing? Or did you recently just post & are looking for help?
Check out this post from @Craig Curelop who wrote BiggerPockets book The House ...