New investors or people who are getting into the game ask me

"Is flipping properties still a good business now?"

It will always be a good business if you get the deal at the right price. Your profit is made on ...

Hi,I just read through the article at https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-im-using-helocs-to-build-wealth by Charles Hardage.  I'm unclear on one thing, though. Charles said:"Our first HELOC allowed us to save $50...

Tenants moved out and we had a wet dog smell.  Threw away the floor mat they left and it went away.  A couple days later it's back.  It's in a room with laminate floors next to the stairs (carpet).  No wet dog smell u...

Many are discussing how to capture opportunity in Houston. Many fortunes will be made and lost in the aftermath of Harvey. My career has placed me in positions to help create win-win scenarios for families and busines...

I am curious how other investors would handle this situation.One of my renters car caught on fire in the driveway of a duplex.  The car burnt  completely up down to the frame!  There was some damage to my property.  I...

My tenant moved out but left a lot of damage to the property. After they moved out, they texted me saying that they filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and that I should contact their lawyer. They gave me the lawyer's pho...

Hi All, I had new tenants (students) move-in in September, and 1 week after moving in I had to let the water company in to change the meter. I couldn't believe what I saw! The place was party central!!  Beer pong tabl...

I'm looking for some protection against a tenant who will break a lease, especially during the winter months when it might take more than one month to find a replacement tenant. A early termination fee in the lease, w...

Hello BiggerPockets Community, I am having an issue with one of my rental units in Indiana. Keeping the story short, a tenant passed away in the unit a couple months ago. They had no will. There are four family member...

I recently purchased a home at a master commissioner auction at the court house. It was for less than 2/3 of the appraised value. Is it safe to put any money into this before the 6 months? Here is a copy of the Kentuc...