Good evening BP, Happy 4th!After browsing BP forums, reading blogs and listening to podcasts for a few months now I have finally decided to jump into the forums and introduce myself. I am a home owner here in Bay Area...

Hey Guys!It seems our tenant kept unauthorized dogs at our property, and there are extensive pet damages to the house (flooring, fence). We think the repairs will SIGNIFICANTLY exceed tenant's deposit. Of course, we w...

Hello, im new on bigger pockets and interested in using the house hacking strategy to break into real estate investing. What percentage of monthly mortgage payment needs to be covered to be a smart move? 

Hello, I am trying to break into the real estate rental business however funding is my road block right now. I have a plan to buy cheaper housing around Cleveland, OH and doing modest rehabs. I want to provide afford...

I bought my house 5 years ago with the intent to live in it for a few years and then turn it into an STR. Unfortunately, recent regulations have made it so that I can no longer STR in my neighborhood. I have about $25...

Hi!First Post on Bigger Pockets:  I've heard about the 1% rule of charging 1% of the property's purchase price for monthly rent.   I've even heard about the rule being called a 2% rule.  I'm just getting started in re...

Hi everyone,My name is Jimmy and I’m a recently new member and Pro member! I’ve been listening to the BP podcast and BP Money podcast for months and reading many of the books recommended on the show. I love learning a...

Hi Everybody:I am new to BiggerPockets and I was wondering if I could have your advice on which would be good markets for turnkey properties today. I've read some posts about places that used to be good a couple of ye...

I have a mother-daughter roommate situation in one of my units. They moved in about 4 months ago on a year-long lease. The mother has a very spotty background and no credit however the daughter is a college student wi...

Just left the Army to pursue my degree with the GI BILL and looking at getting a duplex at first and then a few more as funds become available. Heres how I see the first deal looking. I am interested in owning re...