Hello Bigger Pockets worldMy name is Joe Beilke and I am Firefighter, Realtor, and Newbie Investor.  I join Bigger pocket a few months back when my wife and I decided to no longer allow the Salary bribe control our li...

I am considering switching to a heat pump with an electric heat strip for supplemental heating in our two-flat building, with plans to add a third unit in the future. Currently, we have a 200-amp service to the buildi...

My husband and I are looking for ways to generate passive income, so we did done some research on a garage conversion ADU.  We live in Inglewood, California. They have just built two large stadiums near by, so we thou...

We have an inherited tenant. Her and her husband had been there 5 years. He was a landscaper and they traded landscaping services for rent with the previous owner (whom we know). Last November we purchased the propert...

Hey guys - My name is Jesse Mayo from Cape Cod MA. I am married w/ 2 young children and currently work up in Wrentham , Ma. Living on the Cape We have met several individuals that have made a very nice life for t...

BiggerPockets, I asked this question to the REI military community; I know I'm curious what others have done to take action! 
I wanted to take some time and reflect on how powerful setting a goal can be. I started th...

Hi- I'm a 22-year-old college grad. My first full-time job out of school is remote with a startup that gives me flexibility to explore other interests like real estate. I have $30,000 already set aside for a down paym...

Hi folks, I've been hearing a lot about Apex, NC being a good rental investment property. "d like to purchase a $200-230K house (preferably 0-3 yrs old) and rent it out. I live in Seattle,  WA so won't be in person to...

As Election Day nears, many individuals halt their major financial activities because they feel the uncertainty of the election results may have adverse effects if they act now. In this post, I will explore the histor...

Hi all - I own and manage three duplexes in the Boston area (Medford). I have been cautious about raising rents as I try to maintain goodwill with the tenants. It's been less of an issue with my first two properties w...