Jon Coleman
New member in Milwaukee
I recently joined BP after having been enjoying the benefits of great information and discussion across the site. My background is in retail banking and I've since moved to a management role at a fintech firm but I'm...
Caleb Johnson
Being a Landlord Sucks
While investing in the past 2 years, I have been threatened, I’ve caught mice with my hands, called the police on tenants, done cash for keys and many more interesting things. All this has taught me that I don’t want ...
Account Closed
Seeking Advice Regarding Shootings
Hey BP,
First time posting here. I have a rental in North Minneapolis and am wanting to get some advice from more experienced landlords as I have only been doing this a few months. I had a family move into the unit ...
Matt R.
The changing face of Los Angeles - Gentrification areas
Ucla recently covered this topic. LA has 85 hoods and the population is predicted to grow 30% by 2030. The city is looking for solutions to help with the housing shortages including allowing granny flats in backyards....
Maria Marrero
Tenants don't want to move
My tenants have loved at my property since 2011. We now have a month to month lease. I have them 60 day notice (even though I only have to give them 30 as per lease) and they told me that they won't move out. Do I evi...
Jessica Krueger
Whats your motivation in real estate?
What's your motivation in being a part of the real estate business?
Jason Thompson
advice for starting a syndication
I am a licensed real estate agent, and I am looking to start out creating syndication and am asking if anyone has any advice on how to get started; I see a lot of great deals in my market, but being a beginner investo...
Joshua Dorkin
Diary of a New Construction Project
Back in March 2013, BiggerPockets and J Scott collaborated to release two books -- The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs (check them out here if you haven't already). As part of the book ...
Paolo Ruggieri
Need urgent -Atlanta watershed - $5000 bill - they shut service
All,I recently purchase and rented 3 properties. in all 3 cases I tenant left after some time and I had to turn water in my name... when bill came was outrageous: $1000-$3000 each bill. Almost $6000 in total. In all 3...
Lillian Burke
Housing for Poor People
Recently, I read "Nomadland" about people who are poor or living on minimal social security and trying to get by. Some of my relatives have problems paying for housing and they don't understand how to navigate the sys...