I started listening to Bigger Pockets not that long ago and been learning little things here and there. Okay my mom owns a house with her brother, sister, and a sister-in-law (One of my uncles passed). So four owners ...

I've had my eye on a property down the street from my office for a few months now. It keeps going up for public auction with a starting bid of $500 with no reserve and nobody is bidding. I think I could get this for u...

When initially assessing a deal, how should I account for income tax on the rental income? Without an accurate number for write-offs I'm having trouble putting any faith in my calculated ROIs.Thanks!

How big of a percentage is your total house payment in your budget based on net pay?

Do you think there are certain guidelines everyone should follow in regards to certain ratios of gross or net pay?

If I find that two of the units in my building have bed bugs infestations, it is necessary to have all the remaining units and common areas in the building also treated for bed bugs?  The bed bug company we're using i...

Dear BP,     I inherited a PM when I bought my turnkey rental last year. Since the beginning, there was not any conversation or update initiated by the PM and I always had to track him down after I noticed an issue. M...

Hello everyone!I currently reside in the Chicago land area and I am very eager to start investing in real estate. There are a couple reasons though as to why I am hesitant: inflated seller’s market, unsure on what str...

You can boost your equity by reducing expenses - but will you try?

Help fill the Innovation Shortfall by accepting my dare to reduce your rental's expenses by the equivalent of $100 per month AND providing supportin...

Good afternoon all,I am new to the real estate game and I am trying to figure out where to start.  Since I am an information junkie I have so much info in my brain, I have no idea where to begin!  Yes, it is a very fr...

Hey everyone!
I posted a while back about my hopes of house hacking soon in order to get started in real estate and I received a lot of great advice. Just a little recap: I am located in Kansas City and work full tim...