I just started J Scott's book on Estimating Rehab Costs. I love how detailed it is!

Can someone help me understand a few things regarding how he calculates the cost of a new roof? On page 29 it says that Sheathing ...

When I was a young boy in Santa Cruz, California I used to help my grandfather in the fields by his home. This was not his land but back in those days it was not unusual to barter with the neighbors to work it for the...

My rental property has a basement.   It is not habitable with low ceiling and narrow/steep stairwell.  Hence in my rehab, I have put in a door that I intend to lock and not provide access to tenant.  I understand ther...

Just wanted to see what are the most annoying things you have to deal with in your business.Please, keep it relevant to Real Estate Investing business:)

Hi BiggerPockets people! I was wondering if anyone on here has had any experience renting to college students in the Northern Virginia area. George Mason University is where I graduated from and I have lived in Fairfa...

Hi guys!I have an investment opportunity that I would appreciate your expert advice on. Sounds like a no brainer, which is why I am extra questioning it and making sure I don't miss anything that could screw me!A frie...

Hello all BP’ers,

I need some assistance with structuring a deal. I live and work in Canada and my issue relates to financing. It is quite difficult for Canadians to get financing on investment properties in the US, ...

As Landlords we face an uphill battle with tenant rules and laws.

What are the top 5 laws or regulations you would like to see changed?

-3 notice to evict. 14 days till eviction from nonpayment
-evicted tenants hav...

What kind of paper trail do you maintain when collecting rent? I collect rent monthly through Venmo but never give the tenants an invoice or a paid statement. Is collecting electronically enough if there were ever any...

I been shopping around for the past 2 weeks and the best I have seen out here in my local market Los Angeles is 5.875% 30 year conventional fixed (25% down) with 1.25 points for a 2 unit investment loan duplex? A lot ...