We just recently purchased a rental property in Utah from out of state.  Prior to renting out the home we will have to fly out there to prep the home for rent.  Just wondering if we can count expenses incurred for fly...

I had one potential tenant ask if they could lease to own (lease with option to purchase).Never having done this, I read through several of the blog posts and message boards, but I am afraid I still don't understand t...

Hi all,I’m under contract on my first short-term rental cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Huge thanks to Avery Carl for introducing me to this market!I’ve got a 1999 cabin that I’ll be doing quite a bit of work on to ...

Introduction:
In the world of investment real estate, there are many different ways to finance a fix-n-flip or fix-to-rent project. Those who choose to utilize the benefits of private money know that there are m...

Greetings everyone! Just wanted to send out a "hello" and to say that this is a fantastic community. I am relatively new to the community.  Like so many that I see on the site, I am climbing the steep learning curve a...

Hello all,  I'm a REI newbie looking for some advice.  I'm trying to buy properties in southern california.  I'm currently working with an agent to look at houses and found a couple of SFR that interests me.  When ask...

Hello BiggerPockets Community!I wanted to reach out to the community because I am mulling over raising some outside investor money from family and friends to invest on their behalf. I have had several of my family mem...

I have a really cool situation where I'm acquiring a SFR in a major tourist destination town. I will own the property free and clear. It needs some cosmetic renovation but I'm having a hard time finding a lender for...

Hi all, I'm in a pickle with my first home. In 2021, I bought a 3br 2ba house built in 1940, with an attached 1 br 1 ba apartment addition. I knew it needed a full rewire (still had knob & tube) but did *not* know...

I have recently found myself in what I believe to be a great position and would like some advice. I am having a meeting in a week with an investor who made it know that he would like to invest his money with me. I hav...