I posted a forum on here before asking whether it was best to purchase a duplex or SFH as my first rental property. I got a split answer with a lot of great insight. But after analyzing my situation and goals, I'v...

Air bnb hosts,I know it depends on many factors (location, rates, occupancy, etc) but I’m curious to hear how many of you have been profitable even when outsourcing all management costs? I am looking at the Chicago m...

I have FINALLY nailed down my top two choices for a destination to begin my first STR.  I have done tons of research on both places and I understand the regulations for each.  I am just wondering what others opinions ...

We looked at 2 houses today.

The first one:

One was a very small (780 sq ft) 3 bedroom. Build 1940's. The living room was tiny...12 x 11. Then 3 small bedrooms - 12 x 11, 10 x 9 and 10 x 8 and 1 bath. Beautiful new...

Hello everyone!

I am no stranger to BiggerPockets, however I am a new member. I've been trolling the internet for a year or so now, studying real estate from most angles. I've dug into flipping, wholesaling, renting ...

I'm looking to start a direct mail campaign shortly, and have got pretty solid results in the past using the standard "I WANT TO BUY YOUR HOUSE AT XXXX"To wholesale properties, but it was tough to convert them into li...

Hi BP,I have used my property manager for about 9 months now, so far i've been happy with what they have been doing.  I signed a contract with them back then, and every property which I have acquired and managed has b...

Hey all - Thought I'd throw this out there.....One of our places is fully booked - but on weekends only. It has been booked every single weekend of the entire year. And that is great! However, we really need to get th...

My tenant always pays rent late but usually before the 4th. This month the tenant still has not paid rent or reached out & today’s the 11th. I already informed the tenant that there will be a late fee than she tol...

So we are meeting with a potential seller on Tuesday for a house which we're hoping to get under contract subject to the mortgage.  Just looking for some input on our evaluation of it to make sure we aren't missing so...