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Need some advice on a rental house I just purchased. I just purchased a small house that was already tenant occupied, but that had no written lease. I confirmed the rental amount ($750.00) and security deposit (al...
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I have 3 rental properties in Chicago. I find that I’m only increasing rents when I have a turn (every 2-3 years). I’m debating if I should implement rent increases for current tenants during lease renewal, even if it...
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Is this something we need, if we plan on financing the MH's ourselves? Do we have to be licensed now? Or will we soon?
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I'm House hacking my first SFH rental property and I plan on moving out after a year. Does each room need a door lock with key for safety reasons, or should I just keep privacy knobs installed? Is it worth the time ...
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Hi everyone- I'm Eva, am a newbie to Bigger Pockets. I'm in a bit of a predicament and was hoping to get some advice/suggestions. I would like to start investing but I'm not really sure how to go about it. I live in N...
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What things are you searching for in MLS to find a property? Obviously searching a specific area, and price, but what other key factors do you have in a search criteria?
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Our MTM's have been booked solid since 2020 until recently. And our best performing 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo hardly any vacancies until recently. We work in the healthcare field and aware of pay cuts to travel nurse ...
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So I inherited a house from a family that passed away a few months ago. It has no mortgage, pretty good condition, and has so much opportunity. It has 2 bedrooms upstairs and an unfinished 1090 sq ft basement (house i...
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Let's talk 2024. Have you hit your goals or exceeded them, or are interest rates and low inventory holding you back?Tell us your goals, where you are at, and why. Get some advice or encouragement from others in the sa...
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Background; I've 1031'd 4 homes in the past 3 years. I either turned one home into 2 or traded a smaller home for a nicer home that will hopefully appreciate and cash flow more. My long term goal has always been to do...