Hello Bigger Pockets family,I am looking to purchase my biggest deal yet!24 unit apartment. I never looked into a deal this size. So making sure, I nail it, I wanted to reach out to the community to see what data I sh...

Greetings,I'm buying my first out-of-state property (Iowa) and hiring a property management company to run it. I've dealt with a property management company for my local property and their work ranged from ok to semi ...

I am evaluating a deal for an REO house 2400sf (4br, 2.5ba) in Seaworld area of San Antonio. Corner side, bricks in four sides floor to roof, large front and back yard and well established neighborhood. The bank initi...

Who typically keeps the reserve account in a large multifamily transaction, buyer or seller?

We have just purchased a 110 year old duplex in Oak Park, IL to house hack. There are obvious repairs, like brick work and rotted siding, that will make the investment last.But what about more cosmetic repairs? To wha...

Just wanted to get some opinions. I've got a 14 unit apartment complex in Cincinnati. I bought it for $420K ($30K/unit) a little over 2 years ago. I've done about $30K in renovations and raise rent from an average of...

I am new to BP and signed up for BP Pro Subscription and am diving right in on property analysis.  My goal is a property by the end of October.IN regards to the Rental Property Calculator I am wondering what are the t...

Jeremy Pace is a TERRIBLE contractor. Just look at his BBB Rating (F) and Buildzoom review. I hired him a few months ago to do a moderate rehab for me. Not only was the quality (or lack therof) of the work terrible bu...

If your strategy is long-term buy and hold, how long do you prefer your tenant leases are (in a class C area)? And, why? 
A) Month-to-month 
B) 6-months
C) 1-year

How to attract responsible tenants seems to be a recurring topic in forums. In hopes that this helps people, here are a few thought:

I have been a landlord for 7 sears, and over time I have come to the realization t...