Savvy real estate investors often like to buy properties that have problems, which can help us snag a great deal.  However... not all problems are good. What are some examples of "problem properties" you would never w...

We are moving to a rental property in Seattle next month and the lease is already signed. After signing we mentioned using a portable dishwasher and the PM said it wouldn't work because the outlets aren't grounded.  I...

Hi BP!I'm looking for advice on how to begin analyzing a land deal with a possible timber harvest. There are three separate, adjoining parcels for sale, totaling 303 acres in northern WA state for $2,500 an acre. The ...

Hey Everyone!I will just leave this here! Enjoy!Also, I have bought two more houses in which I will be doing the same. Although, the purchase price on them are only $4,500!

Hi everyone I’m in the middle of my first flip. I locked up a single family home (roughly 2600 sq feet) with 5 beds and 3 baths for $454,000.The ARV for the area tells us we can probably sell the house for 685-700k on...

I thought I’d give a try at being an out of state investor.I  purchased two duplexes in Davenport, Ia this year, One in January and one in April. Both of these properties are STILL vacant. I’m on my second property ma...

Just out of curiosity, have you ever been guilty of PWI (Posting While Intoxicated) in the BiggerPockets forums? Bonus points for PWH stories.

BP, Recently, a friend of mine was having his flooring replaced and he paid the contractor IN FULL before any work was done. The contractor now won't get back to him and hasn't shown up for work two days in a row. I w...

I'm interested in education/ coaching programs that focus on ground up construction for short term rentals. Here are the courses I'm aware of:- Kai Andrew's "Land Hacker" program- Alex Jarbo's "Build Don't Buy Short T...

I have done some flips, but never a new home build. I'm doing my first one with an "owner-builder" so pulling the permit is not an issue (I know how to do all the paperwork stuff).In the future, if I need a GC to pull...