About two weeks ago my wife and I were out for a walk in the neighborhood (Alexandria, VA) and we noticed a house for rent that was not that well kept. My wife told me to call the number on the window so I did. I told...

I have a tenant that told me one of their bedrooms was having the power go out only to flicker back on after 10 min and then be totally back after 15 min.  they were running the lights, a tv, and a space heater (1500 ...

I have heard this tactic/strategy/philosophy/(BS) taught and suggested by many. The theory is, if the property turns out to really suck, you just renig on the contract (with some contingency) and you're on your merry ...

So I have like this goal to buy 5 houses this year, that I set as my new year's resolution. I've only gotten serious recently though.

After going back and forth with emails and the elusive Las Vegas mentor not appea...

Just wanting to point out the importance of analyzing repair costs before buying for a buy and hold. Assuming 50% expenses and spending the rest on PITI can get you in trouble.

In the last 5 yrs my duplex has average...

So I'm doing a cash out refi on my primary and I was already expecting a low appraisal based on that information alone will bias the appraiser, but this is ridiculous!!!  My house is worth about 800k, is  single story...

Hi there,Found what appears to be a great house for our 5th investment property - a 5bd/2bath a few blocks from MARTA (Atlanta's "subway") and 2 stops from the airport. There is an upstairs loft with two additional ro...

1.) What was your first real estate investment?

2.) Pros and cons of the route you took?

3.) Would you recommend a beginner investor take the same path you took to get started as a real estate investor?

Thanks i...

Hello BP community!I am in the process of building a power team in NYC area (and around NY).I have heard from some people to stay away from Mortgage Brokers. But I can see the value on having one in the rolodex (yes! ...

Just started here on BiggerPockets!  I listened to several podcasts and read through many posts, and I've finally decided to jump forward on this new adventure!  I love how everyone on here is encouraging and it has m...