![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3033051/small_1717289766-avatar-sarahde5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have $400,000 to invest for my mother. She is older and would like to have an opportunity to have higher returns on her money at this point in her life. We were initially looking to flip homes, which would potential...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/169521/small_1621421079-avatar-youngswimmer.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm just starting out and have been reading about all the people you should have on your "team" to start investing: lawyer, lender, mentor, etc. While I can agree with all of this, at this point I would much rathe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/627575/small_1621494133-avatar-chrisw149.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey folks! I'm looking at one of two areas for a 2020 move - Vancouver and Tacoma. The former due to its growing nature & proximity to Portland; the latter due to the fact that it's not in Seattle!The plan: I plan...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1007254/small_1625542811-avatar-henrym57.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey BP!
I’ve googled this and asked around but I’ve found the forums here on BP are always a good source of advice with a lot of diverse perspectives.
TLDR: How do I determine if the potential unpermitted garage c...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/206977/small_1621433211-avatar-scottpig.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So how's this for a shady situation,Yesterday, I'm working from home - a house which we have on the MLS as a rental.Some realtor -- and we're still trying to figure out who exactly she was,1. Did not schedule a showin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3163127/small_1735769566-avatar-alliew18.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello there,My husband and I are investors with a few LTRs in the Midwest. I am from North Carolina originally and looking to buy our next property in eastern Tennessee. We have been in touch with a few investor realt...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/527090/small_1621481604-avatar-workitcheryl.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
This question was inspired by the discussion entitled "Caught Tenant Smoking Weed" started by @Faisal Farnas. As marijuana becomes legal in more U.S. states, many landlords and homeowners will find themselves facing t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/80160/small_1621415553-avatar-vinese.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How are tenant property improvements handled???
Example.
Tenant installed laminate flooring.
Tenant installed new exterior door.
Tenant installed fence on the property.
Floor to ceiling mirrors glued to drywall...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/410593/small_1621449824-avatar-dannyf7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey, I'm close to buying my first property, where I'll be house hacking a duplex. I will be upgrading the both units, and was wondering what you guys and gals would suggest as far as the quality of upgrades for rental...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1198509/small_1694696809-avatar-nicholasb158.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP community, Some Background: Currently had an offer accepted on a Duplex in West Warwick, RI. Just did the inspections on Friday and found that there is almost definitely an underground storage tank (for heat...