Hi, my name is Tariq Hakeem. I live in Denver Colorado, I have been studying and reading RE books for 9.5 months, any pointers on best ways to get skin in the game. I have read about the BRRRR process and it is very i...

I have some new investors looking at options and I recently read this article in Crain's about Sam Zell and his experience and vision of the future of Mobile Homes and thought I would look to the BP community to get y...

Hello. My airbnb posting just went live yesterday.  I obviously have zero reviews.  Should I have my local friends stay in the Airbnb and give me reviews so that I can get the ball rolling?  or should I just wait for ...

CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU EXPANDS FORECLOSURE PROTECTIONSUpdated Servicing Rule Provides Surviving Family Members and Other Homeowners with Same Protections as Original BorrowersWashington, D.C. – The Consu...

Hello, Happy New Year Who do you think is at fault? Story time. So we had a non-paying tenant whose lease wasn't renewed and refused to leave. We started the eviction process. The PM change the electric utility to the...

Hi y'all!  Despite the dour tone of this post, I'm a genuinely happy person.  I half-need to vent, and half-need some help.  This isn't me looking for a hand-out or a pity party.  I need good, solid advice how I can m...

We're learning the importance of reserve funds right now and in the coming months. In terms of months (I don't need to know your exact dollar amount) how much do you have in reserves?I'm talking every expense for your...

I am considering partnering with a contractor on a rehab and need some ideas on how to protect my investment in the property. The contractor used a hard money loan to acquire the property and would like for me to ...

This is the first time listing the rental property as an agent representing myself. I almost went through an eviction on my last property in Chicago and wanted to be extremely cautious when screening a prospective ten...

Thought some of us could learn from others mistakes here. Are you all willing to cop to your mistakes? Let us learn from your small misfortunes.

So: What was your biggest mistake investing?