Hi Everyone! I am seeking your input on a situation I am currently facing in regards to making my primary residence into my first rental property. Any help is appreciated! Background: The house is located in Brookhave...

We became landlords out of necessity when we couldn't sell our house 10 years ago.  We've not had a lot of luck with tenants thus far and recently tried to sell again.  No luck yet.  I"ve been educating myself more wi...

I just ordered the biggerpocket book "Rental Property Investing" So i'm sure it will give me a lot of help.But I thought I would get a jump on some of my questions here.I was thinking about buying a four plex to start...

I read the guide for first time investor and the rule of thumb for return on renting is 2% which mean if my property is 100 then my monthly return is 2k. I personal think this number is way too out of reach anywhere i...

Hey BPeople. Finally closing on my 1910 duplex tomorrow in City of Poughkeepsie, NY. Not the worst street (by far) but still some shady looking pedestrians passing through. I'm at Lowe's wondering...do you pay the ext...

Hello BiggerPockets,I've been listening to podcast and reading the forum on and off for the past couple of years.  My wife and I are finally in a place where we can really get started in real estate investing.My name ...

Hello -- this is my first post on BP.  I've just recently begun a real estate investment education, with the plan to partner with more experienced folks in my area to learn.  Ultimately, my plan is to go for passive i...

Hello,
If a lease is up in January for a rental when should you notify the tenant that the rent will increase?
Also, is it ok to notify by text?
Thanks

Hello All, 
I am an inspiring investor and I think I've found a deal but I'm not really sure. I had a deal to buy a 2 family house sight unseen for 120k and 130k after closing costs in a nicer part of pittsfield mass...

I found a house in Flower Mound, TX for $298,000 I am playing to send in an offer for $325,000. House in built in 2015 in a great area next to Lewisville lake with a highway within 1 mile of the property… perfect for ...