![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/93391/small_1621416696-avatar-timbuck2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey everyone! I am writing a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate. I am currently looking for TENANT "mistake" stories, in particular inherited tenants ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/240114/small_1621435487-avatar-kp2hot.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was new to Real Investment, and wanted to learn it so I can generate decent retirement income out of my lifelong savings. I attended REIA meetups(2015) run by Matterhorn Group in Chicago, run by Bob Brock, peter ki...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1617161/small_1658431020-avatar-baileyk4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm thinking about using the Direct Mail Strategy to target multi-family properties and owners who might be motivated to sell. I've heard of using List Source as a tool to collect addresses of properties. I would lo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/143032/small_1694848385-avatar-mjcompanies.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have only been able to find a few posts on the use of keyless locks. I am thinking of a changeover to keyless, but wondering whether to go digital or mechanical. I have the Schlage digital on my house and I LOVE ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/165761/small_1725326766-avatar-craig_garrow.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just looking to find out who's charging fees for rental apps, and what you're charging? Have you had any push back from a tenant who was denied?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/33644/small_1621366624-avatar-brandonatbp.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So I'm lying in bed, exhausted. Just when I fall asleep, my cat wakes me up just to be annoying.
But rather than quickly falling back to sleep... I start doing real estate math in my head. And suddenly I'm wi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/156530/small_1694551673-avatar-matthewp.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just got a call from my tenant that gave their 30 days notice .She wants to meet me tomorrow at noon for her final walk thru . Now she says she wont give me the keys until I give her security deposit in full ., then a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/192463/small_1621432232-avatar-justinramani.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Opinion on re-finance terms:
Im currently at 3.625% with about 26 years left on a 30 year fixed.
I was offered 2.8% 30 year fixed on a VA IRRRL refinance. Loan would
re-set to 30 years, but principle and intere...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2020117/small_1694991563-avatar-barrettl7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong area to post. I am pretty fed up with my contractor and would like some advice on what my available options are. I started the renovation/remodel of my four unit complex in Ap...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1935287/small_1677204189-avatar-kevinf309.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello all-I'm saving for my first multifamily home and my Agent (who invests himself) advised me to house hack for at least my first property. I expressed some uncertainty with living in the property and he told me so...