Corby Goade
Nightmare tenant is leaving, but....
I have a tenant that gave me their 30 day notice yesterday, which was cause for some serious celebration. Almost every interaction I've had with them over the last two and a half years ended with them threatening to s...
Apryl Skahill
How to get spouse on board?
Hey there!I am very interested in real estate investments, and I’ve just started dipping my toes into information and I’m reading a beginners book on real estate investing. I I believe that real estate investing is a ...
Nik Moushon
Where to start with STR for traveling professional?
I have a duplex in for permit and will begin construction mostly likely in the spring of next year and be completed by next summer/fall so I have a little bit of time to do some proper research. I had originally looke...
Keith Anderson
Boston / Cambridge investing strategies
I'm really glad to see local sub-forums and wanted to kick off the discussion here. Hopefully some keyword alerts for Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA draw folks in.I'm a new investor based in Cambridge. My wife and I wan...
Dawn Anastasi
I paid off a house in just 3 years!
I actually have 2 things to celebrate today:1. This is my 5,000 post to Bigger Pockets!!!2. The last payment was made on a property I bought in 2012 using peer to peer lending on a 3 year loan!What better way to celeb...
Wesley W.
Tenants challenging minor rent increase
Some context…
Small multi-family building (4 units) self managed. One of the upper units went vacant and needed an update (flooring, paint, etc.). Power tool work began no earlier than 9:30am and finished no later ...
Conway Churaman
With what you know now and forced to start over, what would you do with $30,000?
Yes, I've been mostly lurking these past few months as I try to deal with situations preventing me from focusing on REI without distraction. In the meantime, I need ideas to chew on until then. So this question is ...
Daniel Whitmore
How Much Pressure Should I Put on Myself for Deal #1?
How important is it for my first deal to be a good deal?I’m new to real estate. My network is small. I don’t have muscles to flex, I don’t have past experience to guide me. I’ve read books, listened to podcasts and we...
Rich Weese
4th obstacle to creating real wealth
And by far, is income taxes. I know there are tremendous legal methods how to not pay income taxes, or to pay very little. Judge Learned Hand(his real name!) once said in a court case " it is the right of every Americ...
Sebastian I.
High Cap Rates in Colorado
Does anyone know of or have any thoughts on finding properties with high cap rates in Colorado?