Melanie Stephens
Seeking Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned Stories (Again!)
Hello BP Members! I write a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on people's "Biggest Mistakes" in real estate. Do you have a "mistake" story and lessons you learned from it? I'd love to hear it! (Thanks t...
Nathan Gesner
How to combat the growing hatred for Landlords?
Below is just one example of the many websites and forums popping up around the country, depicting landlords as greedy, evil monsters. What's most interesting is the growing number of people that believe housing is a ...
Jonathan Safa
Tenant Rights California: No Hot Water
Hey guys, Just moved into a new place in Orange County. My landlord had the gas disconnected. When I moved into the place, I called the gas company to have the service set up. They cannot set up gas for another 16 day...
Ken Weiner
Been sued? Please share.
There are so many discussions on here about the most appropriate asset protection strategies for various situations. Umbrella policies, LLCs, holding LLCs, land trusts, etc. People debate whether someone else can si...
Amanda H.
Can I be forced to accept Section 8?
I am located in Oregon, first time landlord. Our open house is tomorrow and someone has already mentioned they have Section 8 vouchers. My understanding is that it is an opt-in program? But that conflicts with the fac...
Isaura Orellana
Challenging all deniers..Detroit Economy & Market are ON FIRE!!!
There are only a few remaining markets where real estate investors can get double-digit returns on rental property. There are even fewer markets where you can get high cash flow AND high appreciation. Thankfully, we k...
James E.
It's 2018... someone tell my why these are still thing
Can someone please explain to me how, in 2018, we haven't come up with a better process for:1. The real estate title systemBetween title searches and title insurance - the real estate title system is a $15 BILLION com...
Waylon Themer
Rookie Mistake: I Lost Money to a Wholesaler
First of all, I'm not a rookie, but I behaved like one, and I write this post as more of a cautionary tale rather than an attempt to seek advice. I know I should have done more due diligence, and I know what my optio...
Clayton Coombs
How to avoid taxes with primary income from flipping properties?
Hey guys, I've been a full time real estate agent for several years now and up until this year that has always been my primary income. However this year I focused more time flipping properties than selling real estate...
Scott Ficek
How do you screen prospective tenants?
I thought I would throw out a topic for discussion....Tell me about the process that you go through to screen tenants.