Someone just told me that their 401k just sits there. It doesn't send them a check every month. Sure, they said, they get a growing amount (as long as the stock market doesn't crash) but when I saw their numbers, it w...

How do the pros acquire so many properties in such a short amount of time? I listen to the BP podcasts and the guests are always talking about growing 5-10+ units a year. I bought my first house in 2013, and am loo...

I am an overseas investor, looking for a good city to invest in rental properties.
I want to start with a small investment (50K+-) and I heard about Dayton, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan.
I will really appreciate opini...

Hello, I have a problem tenant and the latest is I have a failure to pay rent judgement against them.  Today is the day I can file for eviction.  Last night I get a text from the tenant saying I can come pick up the r...

Unfortunately we didn't fall under the category of "deal fell through at the last minute."  Ours went through.   Long story short, we found a house on Coldwell Banker.  Drove 4 hours to look at the property....twice. ...

Hello BP community! I am days away from closing on my second rental property and have a question about bringing the most equity to my new fixer upper while being budget friendly. I know kitchen & baths for sure,...

Operating Expenses seem to be a big shade of gray for investors. Especially for a newbie like myself who has never run an investment property. Do the vets recommend itemizing expenses when running a cash flow statem...

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus49-using-consumer-reports-what-landlords-need-know

Hey everyone,

So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...

I need some input for a SF specific situation that no one but those who knows the tenants laws in SF could possibly understand:I purchased a 1 bdrm TIC to live in, moved back home temporarily (so I thought) when my mo...