Is it normal for a property manager's agreement to take the tenant's security deposit and hold it for the life of the lease? A PM I considered stipulated this in the contract. It also put the liability on me to pay it...

I have been investing for 10 yrs part time, have built up a decent portfolio of SFH, Duplexes, Fourplexes, Senior Living Complexes and a few Commercial Buildings...the returns are solid but my maintenance and repairs ...

Hello BP, I'm curious if you could provide some insight into the 50% rule. More specifically, does this rule of thumb include property management fees or would those be additional?

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I am new to the real estate investing world and am trying to learn as much as possible before making an offer.  I have read conflicting information on the deals you can get on REO foreclosed properties.  In some i...

Good Morning! Control your morning and you control the day! I would just like to start a discussion on what the upfront costs are in investing in multifamily real estate. I am a knowledgable investor but not experienc...

Hello everyone, I'm new to bigger pockets. I am 35 years old and I currently own 2 rental properties that are paid for. They each rent for $625 per month. I work in the utility industry also and make a very good livin...

Hi All,Hope everyone's the long weekend! I've been a big fan of @Michael Blank and have been consuming his podcasts, syndicated deal analyzer, and most recently, his new book. He speaks a lot about creating a Sample D...

OK- so dumb/newbie type question. Even though I've rehabbed like 200 houses...don't know jack about notes :)So in my space an average ROI in my market (DC Area) is around 12.5-15% on the sale price of property- if pro...

Hey guys, I’m new here but I just wanted to reach out for some help regarding a property I’m looking to buy. I found a triplex for $65,000 that has two semi-updated units & one attic apartment that could use some ...

Hi Everyone,I have kicked off a mailing campaign, website, business cards and bandit signs are ordered all geared toward looking for motivated sellers.  I am trying a multi faceted approach to determine which has the ...