For those of you who buy and hold rental real estate out-of-state, how did you narrow your search area to the market(s) that you are currently investing in? I currently reside in Southern California and am looking to ...

I have a short sale under contract and currently working with the bank to reach an agreeable price (I'm at 60k & they're at 85,601.12, seriously they put the 12 cents). The house has a ton of potential, needs abo...

I found this and had to share. It is a lifetime of info in 30-40 minutes.

This is not a debate for or against the merits of carrying a gun. This is for the consideration of "what next" if you do...

Is leaving a 5 day notice posted on the tenants door a legal delivery of a 5 day notice in Illinois? I would prefer to hand deliver but the tenant refuses to answer their door.The official form I downloaded from the c...

What are the steps for e relative new investor for obtaining commercial loan in the future? What can I do today in order to set good foundations to be able to go after an apartment building in the future, and how long...

I am getting close to closing on my first rental property! It is out of state and I have a property manager handling the details for me.  They informed me that they had an applicant that they liked, and that wants to ...

1. My background : Hello everyone! I'm new to bigger pockets. Started listening to the podcast on my regular drive from DC to harrisburg PA. The host and guest were persuasive on the value of utilizing the BP forum. A...

First if its your property do what ever the law will allow you to do without a contractors license. With that being said I am a contractor an electrical contractor to be exact. For those that don't know the majority o...

I currently own a single family home in Dallas, TX.  It is located in a popular area near downtown Dallas.  We have owned it for 11 years, and it is currently being rented by the same tenant for the past 6 years.  Whe...

Hello,So I have this idea to buy a duplex/triplex in my college town near my hometown. I want to buy a decent home, live in one side and rent out the other units. I was wondering if anyone has done this before because...