I'd like to compile a resource of strategies on self-managing STR's to maximize profits. I'm doing a lot of research currently but it's all over the place and as expected, very regional. So more than looking for any s...

Hi everyone. So my husband and I had been aggressively paying off our mortgage with the goal of saving up for a rental property after that, but with all of the information here and after talking with some investors at...

SUPER bummed. Maybe I went with the wrong brand?Rather than carpet, I went with 4mm luxury vinyl planks for 2 of my units. I figured they’ll last longer (cheaper over time), and they’re very durable (so I’m tenant p...

What are the medium and long term effects of the pandemic on the note business?My thoughts:Our business is not going away. There were lots of reasons this was a good business before and there will be for the future. D...

Wow! Where to begin!?!A quick background on how I got involved in real estate investing.  I started a new job a couple years ago.  About a year in, my boss asked me if I was interested in retiring in 10 year.  I obvio...

Hey all,I just need somewhere to brain dump.My tenant moved in about a year ago. I told her that we do not offer any washer or dryers with the unit. In the basement of my duplex, I have a washer and dryer in the basem...

Hello BiggerPockets! I'm a brand new real estate agent in California and have decided to give the world of real estate a shot. I came to this choice after trying out the typical W2/9a-5p job and coming to the conclusi...

Hey guys, I've been contemplating this when I see it but what do YOU mean when you say you're looking for an investor friendly agent? In my experience working with investors they usually mean they want discount agents...

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I have a renter lined up for my first rental property. At the beginning of January during the screening process, we spoke with current landlord and he gave a very positive recommendation for this tenant -...

Hey BP fam,
Hoping to reach some savvy investors with this question. So I decided to close my old 401k from a previous company. I was going to move it into an IRA. 
When I talked with my IRA rep he says I shouldn’t ...