Sometimes people post on Bigger Pockets about wanting to know "how" to do something ... not theoretically how, but specific examples. So here is an example of how I conduct/host an open house showing for a rental prop...

Hey guys - how useful is cold calling as a strategy to get new clients? My wife is trying to become a realtor - I drilled it into her head that cold calling is the key to success but after making about 500 calls shes ...

Hello BP,I'm at a point where I feel as if I'm hitting a wall with regard to finding a property and closing the deal. I've gone to multiple auctions (Philadelphia Sheriff's Sale), inquired of vacant/distressed propert...

I just completed my first 3 family purchase with a mortgage broker my real estate agent recommended.  I was frustrated with all the financial documents they needed to see. Here I am putting down 25% of my money, have ...

First, thanks to all of the BiggerPockets members for answering my questions along my journey of investing and becoming a landlord for the first time.I currently have a tenant set to move in on the 30th. This is a wel...

There is a smart thermostat in the house I am renting.  My landlord would like me to connect the thermostat to my WiFi so that he has access through the nest app to the thermostat.  He hasn't mentioned wanting to acti...

Does it make sense to go over board decorating or should I say "add value" to a home you never intend to sell? I know of a certain someone who goes too far with decorations to the inside and outside of the house. Mos...

The countdown to 1 million forum posts just got a bit closer as we passed the 250,000 post milestone today!

I still remember the first post on the site 5+ years back, and really just want to thank...

Have you ever run out of gas? I’m not talking the figurative gas tank, but the literal one we have in our vehicles.
I had a truck years ago that frequently over-stated the amount left in the tank and one time it got...

Hey BP, I recently closed on an investment property where I inherited tenants.One of the tenants tells me that he can only pay every 2nd Wednesday of the month, because that’s when the VA pays him.He’s current lease s...