I am trying to determine whether to use the 504 Loan to purchase an office building.  While I intend to use 51% or more for my business, I would like to know (from those who have experience with this type of loan) wh...

I'm currently updating keyed door knobs throughout my unit and I wondered, on the basement storage area should I put a keyed knob or a standard knob and allow the tenant to use a padlock.  I'm believing just as I have...

Hello world, my name is Jonathan and I am 28. Like most of you am eager, excited, and trilled to be in the world of real estate. I have little knowledge, but actively am studying and reading each day, but I do love wh...

Hi All , Greetings from NY.  My name is Fabienne Alexandre, Co - owner of Familiar Territory Solutions, LLC . Familiar Territory Solutions is New to the BP community. Looking to network with other investors , contra...

My wife and I finally bought our first rental home the end of March. We are excited but nervous about getting the right tenant.

A little background. I'm an airline pilot and my wife a dental hygienist, look...

Hey there, I have been searching BP for a while now and decided if I'm going to get anywhere with REI I need to introduce myself. My name is Bryan I'm 28 and live in Portland Oregon. I am married to the love of my l...

Hello All! I've been listening to BiggerPockets podcasts for sometime now and just finished setting up my profile. I have owned two properties - one that was a rental for 3 years before selling last October - and am a...

Hey all,I'll keep this quick-Just quit my job to pursure real estate investing full time. I currently own my home plus one rowhome rental prop in Baltimore City - the town that I love! The recent events in the city ha...

I just sent paperwork into the bank this week to get approved for a short sale on my house in Montana. I have had renters in the house for 2 years and they are very interested in buying the house. When should I noti...

Hi,I am in process of doing my first eviction.  The tenants have been late numerous times (which I have documented)  They have indicated that they will move out next week, but I am concerned that they might not or eve...