Hello,Was wondering if there is a better option for purchasing a free and clear property from a seller. He is suggesting a land contract. I pay taxes and insurance and he holds the deed. Balloon payment in 5 years. 4....

So bottom line up front, I’ve placed traps. Caught 2 larger mice and 1 vol inside my property. This has been over the span of 2 months. Despite still feeling scratching anytime I kneel down on the floor. I haven’t cau...

Hey, BiggerPockets community! I am proud to say that with a lot of advice and guidance, I finally purchased my first property. It is a duplex in a very nice Pittsburgh suburb close to hospitals, nightlife, shopping, a...

I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?

Also I was wondering how peop...

Wanted to know seasoned investors opinion on this. There is an area where property can be bought for under $50k and in very good condition, many move-in ready but in one of the countries worst cities; Camden NJ. Th...

So this is my first foray into tapping into the collective wisdom of bigger pockets.I am just starting out in real estate, and this will be my chosen vehicle towards financial independence. I do have a day job that I ...

Hi Guys!  How do you feel about investing in multi-family units in Upstate NY (specifically Schenectady) today?  I know GE was a big draw back in the day in regards to employment, but I'm not sure about the current ma...

Hi all ,

Would you take someone from Marijuana conviction from 7 years ago as tenant ?

When they say Marijuana conviction means he smoke marijuana or could mean he was selling it?

Is easy to get rid of marijuana sm...

Does anyone have experience investing in Albuquerque? I'm concerned with the high level of crime and people not paying their rents on time. Is there a certain area you suggest over others?I currently live in Sherman O...

So I'll try to make a long story short. I have a tenant that I inherited when I bought the property back in October. They have never paid in full or on time. Their lease runs out the end of this month and I told t...