I’m in the process of purchasing 13 total rental units to go with the two I already own.  This is in rural OH and there are truly no good property management options. I’m trying to think of ideas to outsource several ...

Hello BP,My name is Cecilia Gonzales I live in Fresno, Ca and i have been a member of Bigger Pockets for about 3 months now and i finally built up enough courage to introduce myself. So i have been learning and listen...

I'm in the process of preparing my first batch of direct mail slated to go out the first week of January. I'm using Listsource to build my lead list and I wanted to get the community's opinion on my criteria. I am tar...

First time landlord to be. I'm looking to forecast and budget for 1) capital expenses relating to big ticket items (roof, hvac, appliances, unforeseen etc.) and 2) ongoing repair and maintenance costs. I've searched t...

Hi everyone, I'm meeting with a very motivated seller today. We both agreed on the price on the property and we just need to sign the contract. This is my first deal so I feel a bit nervous and excited. I'm using a fo...

Hey BP, I was wondering what I can use a security deposit for, in terms of repairs. I currently have a house that is going to need ALL of the rooms repainted upon move out. The question is, can i use the security depo...

Hi! Im interested in getting a vacation rental in Deep Creek Lake and wondered if anyone here has properties there and could tell me how they do through out the year? Do you get week long rentals or just weekends? How...

Greetings all,
New to the forum and excited to learn. I am looking at current multi-unit that needs a decent amount of rehab for a live in and rent situation. It's a small city in Western MA and I've been told by one...

Hello BP, My wife and I are jumping in to the REI world and buying our first property. I’ve been on BP for years and have dabbled a little bit but never got serious. Now I am. We are looking to buy our first home thr...

Hey! My other half and I have been quietly building a real estate portfolio for a few years and I'm starting to become interested in managing transactions without the assistance of a broker/agent. I'm curious about ho...