This is my first time posting to Bigger Pockets! So excited to use this resource. I read a book by Bigger Pockets 3 years ago on out-of-state investing and bought my first out-of-state investment property halfway thro...

I read this article and at the end, the writer said it is better to rent to an illegal immigrant than not to. I have my thoughts but I was wondering what are your thoughts? I'm in the conservative state of Texas but l...

Hello Bigger Pockets! I am experiencing my first vacancy and wanted to ask a question concerning the security deposit. The tenant really did a number on the place and I want to make sure I’m in my legal rights to keep...

Hello BP Community!I really need help with this! I attached a picture below. The cracks are on the soap holder portion of the bathtub. It is a one piece bathtub located on the second floor. It was installed by the bui...

Hey everyone,
I’m closing on a deal at the end of this month, this will be my first time going through a rehab for a property and hiring out the work. I’m hiring a handyman because most of the work is things like pai...

I bought my first tax deed this morning at the courthouse auction. I’m going to refer to the owner of the property as ‘Mr. Larry’.Mr. Larry was delinquent on three different properties, and I purchased the deed to one...

Luxury vinyl tile versus ceramic tile. What’s  your opinion? LVT is obviously easier lay. Ceramic tile can last a very long time unless somebody purposely damages it or drop something heavy on it and cracks it.

Any thoughts on what to do with this bathroom, particularly the tub. This is a single bedroom second floor apartment in a nice residential area that I plan to rent as a B/high B rental. Normally for something like thi...

Hey all,  So I need some advice on what to do regarding some terrible neighbors that live next to my 4 unit property.  Basically they are harassing my tenants by calling the police on them nearly every day for various...

Honestly, both of these terms I am not completely comfortable with. I "lord"over no land and I feel uncomfortable when I tell people that I am a real estate investor.

I think the term landlord needs a change. It p...