I finally caved in and for the first time ever, I have put a property in the hands of a "qualified" property manager. I vetted this company well and it seemed like a good one to hire. However, after signing the ag...

This quote says a lot about me. First let me begin by saying I am new to the world of real estate and have been learning so much this entire month. I stay up late and wake up early to make time to learn.  My inspirati...

What's a good replacement for the Trulia crime map? 

I live Austin Texas and its a sellers market here right now. Most everything is bought cash and above the asking price. I would like to look to other markets to invest in Texas. I'm just wondering what are my limit...

Hi BP members, I'm about to order some books on negotiation and would love you input.What is the best book or books you've read on the topic of negotiation? Has the book's content actually helped you improve as a nego...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,I’ve posted on here before regarding this same topic but due to personal matters, I had to delay the process. However, I am here now and ready to make a move!Objective: To purchase out o...

We made an offer of $95k + seller to cover $3k in closing costs for a 4 plex on May 8. Seller accepted the next day. Realtor apparently forgot to put the closing costs in the offer and no one noticed until now when th...

Maybe I just need to rant but I have always had a hard time with wholesalers in my experience. Why do some wholesalers take a house listed on the MLS, get it under contract for a slightly reduced price, then put their...

1) Is there a syndicate/s in BP which has gone through all the 4 real estate life cycle (recovery, expansion, hyper-supply, and recession) ?
2) What is their track record of delivering what they promise to deliver i...

I have a tenant that has been renting from me for 32 months (was a 2 year lease) without ever contacting me for maintenance the entire time and on time with rent every month.  After realizing their lease was expired f...