I found Roofstock.com to be very helpful in determining rent value, expenses, current tenant history, and management options but I was wondering if successful investors actually use this website. It seems like this we...

We write on the topic of loan scams often and we always get a lot of responses from victims of these scams. People often ask, “Who do I report this to?” and unfortunately there is no straightforward or clear answer...

Hi everybody! This is my first discussion on Biggerpockets, quite an exciting moment! :-)A little background...I have been involved in buy-to-let real estate for the past few years in South Africa (Cape Town, Johannes...

I'm a first time investor. 
Currently, looking into a fourplex in Bay Area, the rent is 2100, due to the landlord didn't increase rent for past 6 years. If the rent increase to 2400, I can break even, while the pre-c...

I still think we'll see the economy bounce back sooner rather than later, and I don't think there will be too much impact on housing prices overall, but I do think vacation towns could get really hurt.  
In NJ for ex...

Many agents give thank you gifts to their buyers or sellers, once the property has sold. What is the best 'Thank You' gift you have ever gotten?

I have a situation in which my wholesale deal requires either a cash buyer or hard money lender and thus $45,000 or $13,500 respectively.  both these amounts include the assignment fee.  What issues might there be if ...

Wondering how many of you use illegal aliens for help with your rehabs. Does anyone check out their contractor to make sure he is not hiring illegals?

Hello! I will be renting out a town house in a college town (Norman, OK). My question is should I charge a fee and use the money to do a background check? If they're a student I figure it wouldn't be needed. As for a ...

Hey all, I'm really hoping a BP active poster out there would be willing to coach me in the ways of rental properties and the ins and outs of getting started in the area I'm in. I know this maybe not be ideal way to g...