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Two days before rent was due my tenant asked if I had been at their house the night before because the garage door was up and the light upstairs was off that they usually leave on. I had not and suggested that the ga...
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Hello fellow BiggerPocketeers!In an effort to provide the best answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, we've created an FAQ Forum so our most knowledgeable members can answer a frequent question thorou...
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I realize this may vary by state and by entity, and that in the end it's probably a question for an attorney. Still, I'm interested in hearing some BP members' thoughts.
We had an offer accepted on a bank-own...
I recently purchased my first home this past Thursday. Leading up to it felt like a dream come true, I found the perfect home. I could not wait to finally settle and move in.
Settlement day came and it was a nightma...
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I have started purchasing a few investment properties and have an LLC. Everything has been cash so far but I have contacted several local banks and all of them have said about 1-2%+ above regular mortgage rates, 3-5y ...
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First post on bigger pockets! I’m under contract on my first 3 family home and I’m exploring insurance options. I’m hoping someone (anyone) can shine some light on the differences between Homeowners, landlord, umbrell...
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Are "Medium Term Rentals" (1-2 month stays) the next big thing? I tend to think so as owners can trade max profits for lower costs, booking certainty & perhaps most importantly much lower regulation risk (most STR...
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I've been trying to get heavier into commercial real estate for ~2 years now. To date I have done 2 commercial deals (1 office and 1 medical) but both came from commercial brokers, and in both cases I was competing wi...
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Hello BP. I am new to real estate investing, but hoping to start by generating some cash flow this year in order to supplement my current income. I am open to areas and ideas, but leaning towards multifamily for now...
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We recently had a 2 guest, 4 night booking including New Years eve blocked by airbnb. We received the booking inquiry with a "red flag" from airbnb which we had never seen before. We told the guest we were unable to a...