I'm aware that people are buying homes now. I know an agent in SoCal who has sold 57 homes in 2008 and already has sold 10 in 2009. She tells me that these people are buying retirement homes. Most of them will rent, l...

Just getting started and wondering how many of you manage your properties yourself versus outsourcing? I’m for sure leaning towards outsourcing as the appeal of getting a call at 3AM for a clogged toilet is near zero....

I had some break-ins in my apartment complex so I installed 8 cameras around the apartment complex. None of the tenants objected before the video equipment was installed.But after the installation one of them didn't l...

I thought it would be a great learning experience for newbies and pros to post your recent direct marketing results on this thread. I'll go first:

Last night I sent out my first direct mailer. They were yellow letter...

I am looking to see what people are using for processes on screening tenants. Meaning what forms/communication do you use and when to screen a potential tenant and the paperwork to get to rented. I'm sure the process ...

If I can tell from a prospect’s initial contact that they’re not someone I want to do business with (rude, rushing me to reply, bad grammar, etc.), do I have to even reply? Is that something they could sue over? This ...

Tenant was late this month and texted me that he could pay on the 7th, if i dont hear from him today should i text him a friendly reminder this afternoon that rent is past due? Also, how long do you landlords usually ...

Hello BP Investors!

My name is Bryan Higgins, I am new to Bigger Pockets, and in the beginning of my investing career. My main focus is residential buy and hold to rent properties out.

My entire life...

I thought some of the Multifamily Investors would be interested in the last deal I finished on.Purchase price: $190,000Cash invested: $625,000 The 22 unit that took me for a interesting ride! The moral of the story is...

I have a fourplex under contract. (Yes, I am a newbie...). 100% tenant occupied. Seller reported all long term unexpired leases and gross annual income $44,280. I received the lease agreements. Two are expired. Rent a...