Hi everyone,I have heard mixed opinions on this topic and I would love some input from all of you.  One of my tenants is a licensed electrician and is willing and able to do some small jobs for me around my new rental...

Hello all! 25 Yo from SoCal. Been researching for the last couple weeks and just got pre approved with my friend who is a lender for up to 600k purchase price on an investment property loan with 20% down. Ideally thou...

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So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...

Hey everyone, just recently got rejected on our offer my wife and I made on a duplex. Their listing agent stated "this is probably the worst offer I have received in 25 years". Was I really that off in my numbers or d...

So I've always tried to avoid these types of posts as I don't want to come on here to beat my chest.  Instead, I lurk around and comment if I see a question I can help with.  However, the posts I read that are the mos...

Hello Bigger Pocket friends - I have an urgent question to ask. I sold a house couple of months ago. Buyer wanted some plumbing repairs done at the property and he send me an amendment for repairs. I had the repairs d...

My question has to do with how much more you can realistically get for a house with "wow" factor.

Say you buy a super-trashed house and plan to do a complete rehab. New siding, windows, paint, carpet, kitchens, bath...

I know: turnover is the biggest expense. But let's be more specific. Is it:1. Time sitting vacant during turnovers?2. Losses due to excessive wear-and-tear?3. Maintenance or capex?4. Expensive property management?5. M...

I have a tenant that is supposed to be moving out today. She is giving me the run around on turning in the keys.Backstory: We started the lease under a property management company. The tenant was always late with the ...

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This is an update to my post https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Well, I actually did it! My road trip was very fun and I learned quite a lot. Thank you to all those who I met and received help from along the wa...