I'm wanting to start an LLC. The name I picked out has the word realty in it. I am not a licensed realtor. People are telling me I would get in trouble with the state real estate commission if I use the word realty or...

Hello contractors! I'm a real estate investor and software guy who is looking to understand the most painful part of your day-to-day jobs. What are the things that you grit your teeth through? The necessary evils? The...

Well, after 4 years of renting we have our first squatter.  Long story short, they paid for the month then did a stop payment on the check.  When confronted they said they were not paying so I evicted them.  Funny thi...

Has anyone tried using Stessa? It seems like they offer quite a bit for free but since they were just acquired I'm wondering if costs will increase. I plugged in my basic info and it generated a nice dashboard. I woul...

I've been reading, and listening to, so much information about real estate investing; but I'd like some guidance on where to get started. My longer term goal is to own my own real estate investment company. However, I...

Hey Guys!It seems our tenant kept unauthorized dogs at our property, and there are extensive pet damages to the house (flooring, fence). We think the repairs will SIGNIFICANTLY exceed tenant's deposit. Of course, we w...

I have been looking for ways to streamline my marketing. In the past, I've been doing a mix of yellow letters and calling people. Although it sucks to do, calling people has been way more successful. Even if you en...

I've been on BP for a bit and I've noticed something. I love the landlord forums, but any time someone poses and issue there inevitably is someone(s) who bring up hiring a PM. Can we just agree that a PM is not a fix ...

Self-directed IRA is an amazing way to take tax-deferred advantage of the cash I have piled up in my 401k, and funnel it into real estate. I intend to take the plunge immediately, but there are so many providers out t...

Hey everyone out there. I have an offer in on a townhome within and HOA and I just received their budget. The community is nothing crazy, but its above average for the area. It has a pond with a fountain, common area ...