![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/72562/small_1730236740-avatar-sresidential.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
With the rising markets, many of our properties are overdue for a rent increase. We normally sign a 12 month lease initially, then let it go month to month. This has worked well for us from a tenant retention stand...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2715134/small_1694967768-avatar-shanes261.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi All,I am a long distance investor and have all traditional long term rentals with property managers managing them. I am currently renovating a three unit building that would be perfect for MTR as I know there is a ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/149513/small_1621419554-avatar-taylorgreen325.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi, I just had a general question about whether you would generate bigger returns being a hard money lender or a buy and hold investor in real estate. I know both can be successful, I'm just wondering the pro's and...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2536301/small_1662303955-avatar-andrewr653.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, I took the first steps in getting started in REI since August by purchasing How to Invest in Real Estate by Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner and educating myself on how to get involved. I have since finished the ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2240406/small_1664987352-avatar-joshuap347.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Does anyone ever feel bad for offering low on a property? I have one I'm looking at, the asking price is at $45,000 but with needed rehabs, I see it only making sense if I offer $10,000. I feel like I'm insulting the ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2911124/small_1704556990-avatar-pamelak38.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My husband and I are meeting with a mortgage broker this coming week, What are the top questions week should be asking? We are looking into a few different forms of financing for our first rental property including pu...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/546203/small_1621492250-avatar-jessf1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello!As mentioned in my past posts, I'm new to investing and have had to do a lot of self-evaluating and my niche and what area I want to focus on. After reading the very helpful advice from those on BP, I decided to...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/208424/small_1621433303-avatar-4wealth.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Bigger Pockets,I need some help!!! I need to know how do I go about obtaining a criminal report for a potential tenant I am considering renting to. I've tried contacting the local police department to no avail. I k...
Hey guys, I'm new to investing in the Phoenix area, and looking to get started with wholesaling. I want to market to probate properties, but I've been pretty overwhelmed with the process of finding the relevant inform...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2000875/small_1621517393-avatar-collinv6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Could we be heading toward another housing market crash like the all-too-memorable one that occurred in 2008? Short answer: No. This housing market is nothing like the one that sparked the most devastating recession s...