Tenants and tenant candidates lie about having pets! This has been our experience over the years. Not all, of course, but a lot do!

Hello all, just a quick introduction.  New to real estate investments.  Closing a deal in suburbs of Texas. Took out HELOC from my home in California and was able to pay cash for a home in Houston.  Maybe not the best...

My father owns several commercial properties that have made our family want for virtually nothing. He's now 80. I want him desperately to retire. For the last year I've taken over the majority of his duties. He's an ...

I have found a 5plex about 2 and a half hours away from me. It looks to be in amazing condition with little need for renovation. I do believe I could add value with very light cosmetic upgrades and a central HVAC syst...

I presently have a rental in California ( I live in California) and it seems that the price to rent ratios in California doesn't look that great here anymore. So lately I've been looking at listings in Detroit where i...

I am a first time real estate investor in Anchorage AK. I was wondering about purchasing a 4 plex vs. duplex property for a first purchase with a FHA loan and owner occupied. Good 4plex's (good condition, location &am...

Hey guys I need some guidance on the calculators. The path I’m trying to focus on is house hacking in the Northwest Arkansas market but I have a wife and one child with another one the way. So basically single family ...

I have the opportunity to purchase a house and lot from my grandfather for significantly less than the fair market value. The house is in a desirable neighborhood in Massachusetts but was built in the early 1900's...

Hey everyone, my name is Jay,I'm a 22 year old student currently working for State Farm in northern California. I'm joining BiggerPockets to hopefully gain some insight on how to invest wisely, manage properties, m...

I purchased my first property back in January. I waited to post until I had a good record of the utilities and expenses. The property is a 3000 sf side-by-side duplex built in 1985 near the university and hospital her...