For those that do their own tenant screening, how do you evaluate a credit report properly? Do you just go by the FICO score or do you also factor in negative tradelines?

I have read mixed reviews about sites like forsalebyowner.com regarding their flat fee MLS listing service. I read in another post that giving an agent just 3% deters them. BUT doesn't the buyers agent split the commi...

Hi everyone. I'm really excited to have found this forum and so many helpful people. At this stage I'm just gathering information and trying to get educated about real estate investing to see if it's a good fit for me...

Hey guys, I'm "momming" for the next few days so I have stepped away from my work and will have the freedom to give a few people who are ready to make moves some personal attention in moving forward with a deal. My go...

I had a big year this year getting my real estate business going.  It started with a google search and finding this site, then finding out someone I work with had 5 rentals and was on his way.   I picked his brain a l...

Hey all....quick tip. Been listening to lots of podcasts. This method requires a little set up time but I found it worth it if you are using Google sheets to keep track of your real estate.  Here's what you can do. Cr...

Hi, I’m new to real estate investing.  I’m looking to purchase my first rental property out of state and was thinking of using a turnkey provider.  As a newbie I feel like it’s a good place to start and gain some expe...

Okay so here is my issue I ran into. I talked to a realtor last night he claims to be a local investor. Now his type of investing is not cash flow but long term so he buys and holds and then in 20 years or such he sel...

Hello Bigger Pockets!My name is Lauren Minkoff and I am a NJ native currently living in upstate NY. I am finishing up my last year of law school whilst working for a non-profit. I have recently been interested in real...

Hello BP Community,
So here we are at our 1st turnover on one of our properties. Now, that our tenants, who at first agreed in May of 2019 upon signing the lease, to direct deposit their rent and paid for only 1 mont...