I'm a few weeks away from the closing table, deal looks good, 3 units on one property, 2 units are leased $450 month(which is below market value) current owners didn't do background checks or sign leases. They have...

I am studying the tax lien certificate sales in Tampa Bay, FL. It is a long term investment strategy which I am interested in. Mainly because there is a minimal amount to invest with at this time but I the little I...

Back in July a leaking HVAC unit in the attic caused substantial damage to my rental home. It resulted in replacement of flooring, ceiling tiles and repainting certain areas. Total damages were over $1000 (on a monthl...

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During a summer job in high school, I started to get tired of my paycheck being dependent upon only my time spent at the workplace. I enjoyed the job, but I enjoyed other things more. This planted a seed in ...

I have 4 kids, 4 dogs and a big house to keep up on. I work full time as a Contractor at WPAFB making 100k +.  Current contract ended and I'm on the job hunt again, I was considering doing REI full time but don't feel...

Hey BP crew! My name is Kevin Ochs. I live in Noblesville, IN, and am married with a wife and 3 kids. Currently, I work as a trainer and supervisor in the claims department of a major insurance company. I have dabbled...

Hi BiggerPockets family! Hope all is well! 
How do you estimate repair costs without having a walk through of the property? Do you just send pictures to the contractor? Do you ask the real estate agent who posted the...

In Los Angeles California, mid-40s w 2 kids, good jobs, have personal SFH 1900sqft valued @ $715K w/ $300k equity.  Have 3-plex investment 3hrs away, $250K value , positive flow of $100 per unit, $60K equity, hiring...

Dear BPers,I'm looking for your valuable opinion on an area in Sacramento, California - zip code is 95824 and the main cross streets are 47th and Franklin Blvd. I live in Pacifica, CA in the Bay Area(a couple of hours...

Hi guys, I am excited to start my Real Estate journey. I’ve done hundreds of hours of research on what to do for my families’ first purchase. Unfortunately this housing market seems a bit daunting. I’m trying to stick...