Hi, my name is Lauren and I am new to BP.  My husband and I started doing research and looking at properties in the Big Bear Lake area.  We have so many questions and we want to see what you guys think:1 - Condo vs Ca...

Hello BP community! We’ve followed BiggerPockets for years and a few months ago I posted in the success story forum on how my husband and I went from complete real estate failure and debt to coming back and buying a $...

So what would you do?I purchased a value-add, 4 unit in Columbus Ohio last year. The building was completely occupied with rents way below market. A few months after buying the property we submetered all the utilities...

Hey everyone! Times are looking little rough right now for a lot of people. But for me? I am in contract with a home that seems to be a deal I’ve been looking for. This will be my first investment and with time like t...

Property in Georgia.   Tenant was late in May (paid May 19). Tenant did not pay in June.  Demand Letter (Pay or Quit) sent 6/13 asking full payment using certified funds.  In Pay or Quit period, Tenant paid only $400 ...

I was speaking with a Realtor who specializes in land contracts. He said I should put 20 percent down so I can hold the deed. My question is it necessary or can I put down less and still control the property? Thanks

I have a couple of duplexes (upper and lower in each building) and each duplex has one furnace for both upper and lower units, I am paying the utilities right now, but would really like to have the tenants pay for ...

What is the standard approach when renting to an unmarried vs married couple? My thought was that if it's an unmarried couple, they must individually qualify to be a tenant or else their name cannot go on the lease as...

Hi all, I’m a property owner in SC and use a PM. Recently, our PM company  responded to a work order to fix a malfunctioning microwave. After diagnosing the issue, noting that replacement parts weren’t available, and ...

What's up BP fam!
I am looking to move and buy my first house-hack soon in Columbus, OH (and rent out a room or two). When going through some numbers on many properties, I always have a high negative CoC return and n...