American homeowners could see a significant drop in the cost of selling their homes after a real estate trade group agreed to a landmark deal that will eliminate a bedrock of the industry, the 6 percent sales commissi...

Real estate is harder than it's been in more than a decade -- we all know this. High prices + high mortgage rates + low inventory is making this a challenge. So my question is  -- in an era where you can get a 5% CoCR...

Let the lender order the appraisal. Don’t think by already having an appraisal it is going to speed up your loan processing. It’s typically a mistake and will ultimately cost you more money on another appraisal.Most h...

Hey team! I am doing LOI for 12-unit commercial property. They want escrow money at 2% of asking to submit a LOI. Is this normal? FYI. This is my first commercial property I am pursuing. We didn't do a LOI with my oth...

Tenant is an older man with limited visibility; already in the unit on a M2M lease. Left his unit unlocked today and his crazy woman friend came in and next think you know I'm hearing her and her girlfriend screaming ...

Hi friends at Bigger Pockets,
My name is Jose, and I am a resident of Oahu, Hawaii, born and raised. I love our land and the culture of aloha we have here. I am an engineer by trade and am married to an awesome wife ...

Hello all- I recently acquired a 2-flat in Chicago (Cook County, Illinois) and there are only two electric meters/panels. Is a 3rd required for common areas and exterior lights? Less the inside wiring, what is an appr...

I have a tenant who recently moved into my five unit building. He has stored a large piece of work out equipment in the common area next to the washer and dryer. I have small storage closets for each unit and even an ...

What about on 4 consecutive project? SFAustin Texas USA

I moved out of state and continue to manage most of my rentals myself with help of reliable contractors.   My Insurance company demands to hire PM company or they would cancel the insurance. What insurance company w...