I'm planning to go see this house in a few days with a realtor. In the description it says it has an illegal garage conversion but "seller may convert it back to garage". Would you want the seller to do something like...

Here's an interview with a landlord who was attacked by two men while cleaning an apartment. Very interesting article and a good reminder that we MUST be prepared to defend ourselves. Here's the link:

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Hey BP! My wife and I are now up to three properties and are brainstorming some of the creative ways to raise/leverage capital. I have about $160k in equity from my first home and am considering a HELOC in order to hu...

I would love to hear from folks who use an advisor and are content to pay their 1%(ish) fee, what value are you getting that you feel is worth paying for? 

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Here is a deal I closed on in January. I bought a duplex in Cleveland for $27k and put in $7k in fix up. I get $950 in total rent, $475 each side. I have a seller financed note for $19k and my monthly pa...

How you all doing fellow Bp'ers.  Gotta another question for the group.  I came across a multi-unit, that  did a walk through on and I want it.  It would be my first, just an FYI.  But  it has all the ingredients, gre...

Hi, I'm new to bigger pockets I'm interested in different areas to earn passive income. I was approached by a friend who currently has 4 rental properties and is looking for a fifth however his debt to income ratio is...

I have a question about getting started buying my first investment property...right now I own my primary residence and it will be free and clear in approximately 2 1/2 years...I've been reading books on how you can us...

Landlord certification and lead testing costs have become a major issues for landlords in Detroit.   This is great for buyers as it is beginning to weed out poorly capitalized owners.   However, it is also proving to ...

I am having a hard time figuring out what an “ideal” rental property looks like. Does it need to cash flow a certain amount? Do I measure it by the cap rate? Cash on cash? A certain amount of equity in property? Would...