Hey BiggerPockets, this is my first post here so bear with me. I've been educating myself on real estate for the past few months reading and listening to podcasts, and have decided that my biggest goal for 2021 is to ...

Almost a year ago, my brother in law pointed out the fact that, for what I was paying each month in rent, I could afford a mortgage. I started thinking about it and realized how much money I was putting directly into ...

Hello BP!I recently met with a local real estate investor and learned about the importance of forming relationships with banks.  I'm wondering if people could tell me about how they finance their deals and who they us...

I hear mixed things about incorporating your business in Nevada instead of your home State. Everything from lower tax burden to reduced oversight.I've also read things about you not actually saving on taxes because of...

I was in a work shop and someone recommended self managing and use a home warranty to help with maintenance. They said the tenant pays for a monthly home warranty and the price is deducted from their monthly rent. I l...

When doing cashflow projections on a prospective property, do you buffer your mortgage interest rate when doing projections? And if so, by how much and why?And have I made a big mistake by not doing so for my current ...

I have an applicant with bad credit, but high income (and under contract). He is willing to be flexible with a lease structure. I would appreciate any feedback on the idea of setting up an 18-month lease with the firs...

I am thinking when I buy my first house, I will buy at least a duplex but maybe bigger then that?  Would you do the same if you had no actual real estate experience and you just had knowledge?  Or would you recommend ...

Hi Bigger Pocket Experts. I'm trying to help a friend while also trying to make what I think is a really interesting deal for me.  My friend's elderly parents live in a senior facility and has been renting their prior...

Hello All! I have a condominium (1b/1ba) in Austin, Texas in a college housing heavy area. It's currently featuring old laminate counters, worn out sheet vinyl flooring in the kitchen, a suspicious yellowed bathroom v...