Considering getting 2 duplexes and planning to self manage... was wondering what is the typical amount of work (answering phone calls for maintenance, other issues) that I would have per month. Maybe this is a better ...

Hello everyone.  Question regarding a cosigner.  Do landlords run the background check against the cosigner instead of the actual people who are living there?  Will the cosigner be signing the lease or will I need to ...

Hi! I am Lawson. I am new here, obviously.I've been watching, reading, listening and learning from millionaires and billionaires over the past two years and it has changed the way I think about money and investing. I ...

A n00b contacted me about the numerous "great deals" he was seeing FSBOs offering on their condos throughout Florida.  As a resident of the Hurricane Sunshine State, I can tell you it's Fool's Gold.  The assessments. ...

Hello all, my name is Chris Derr and I live in Garner, IA.   I joined BiggerPockets awhile ago probably did the introduction and fell out, as many probably have.I currently work for a great company in the fortune 150 ...

My wife and I are looking at purchasing our first rental property. The home is 1360 sq/ft and we hope to purchase the home at $115,000. The current owner was recently married and rented the home out but is anxiou...

Hi, my name is Luiny Tavares, I have always considered myself an investor, I have Real Estate Investments overseas.  I am officially launching my Real Estate investment career in the US, by getting a New Jersey Realto...

I have some otherwise qualified applicants, except for the fact that one (they are engaged) has some significant debt in collections showing up on his screening report. He tells me it is medical debt from when he was ...

Hi. I found what looks like a decent deal on a 2 family property in Brooklyn. The first floor unit is occupied with a month to month tenant. Owner does not intend to evict. Should I pass on the deal, or put an offer?...

Total newbie here, considering buying a property to rent (two family home) and hold for 5-10 years before selling.

I'd like to have a break even or positive cash flow and was wondering if there was a rule of thumb of...