Agents have been struggling lately. Many have left the business or are on their way out. Lack of inventory seems to be the main culprit. The ones that are still raking in the dough are the deal finders. If you are goo...

Howdy Friends!I finally signed up on Bigger Pockets after listening to the Podcasts for the past few months. I have learned a ton and it has motivated me to take some action. I am a real estate agent in Houston, Texas...

Hello All,Check-out this article on BP regarding short-term rental lending options and how DSCR loans stack up as compared to other lending options specifically for STRs:Short-term rentals continue to be one of the ho...

I've looked into sites like Investor Carrot, Lead Propeller, etc and I'm wondering if anyone who uses or has used sites like this have any feedback? The obvious advantage to using these sites is that the layouts are a...

My wife and I are starting to jump in and make offers on potential rental properties.  We live in the Kansas City area and are targeting properties in certain Johnson County locations.  I have a pretty good relationsh...

Hi everyone!

Quick question--

I will be purchasing my first home and recently decided shortly before joining BP that I would purchase a multifamily home instead of a single family home in Ga for all the mang benefi...

Hey guys. I was curious to see what the other Rhode Islanders thought about the Real Estate market in Westerly and Misquamicut , Rhode Island. Any noticeable trends? Anyone own any property in that area?  I am closing...

Hi all, it's been a minute!I'm looking for a good but moderately priced real estate lawyer to get into contact with. Preferably someone that you, yourself, would vouch for. Someone who would understand contracts and b...

Hello Biggerpockets Community, I need your advice...who can I go to to help me figure out my 'borrowing power'? We have 2 small multifamily properties each with small mortgages and generating good income. Plus our own...

Hi BP:

As a landlord, which approach do you typically choose when dealing with utility (e.g., gas company) or handyman/contractor visits:

1. Leave a key

Pros: no one's time is wasted
Cons: lock...