As I respond to new member posts, I often sense and urgency to get a first deal. I also sense many investor drop out because they don't get a deal aft two or three months.

It's my belief that is is probably 6-8 mont...

There are a lot of posts and Youtube videos on using Facebook to generate motivated seller leads, but most of these only cover a small part of the overall marketing campaign. Online marketing has evolved a lot in the ...

I'm hoping to find more information about a seller receiving a 1099 and being responsible for income taxes for the difference between the sale price and the outstanding mortgage during a short sale. Does this always t...

With last years taxes, I was able to write off my rental income down to zero through depreciation, repairs, hoa's, taxes, insurance, etc on my rental properties.Since I do not meet the qualifications to go to $-25,000...

Hello all,I am new to BiggerPockets and I love seeing all the new opportunities that are possible with this platform. I was recently laid off of from my previous corporate job and it made me take a good look at my lif...

I wish I could add something of value from February but my day job kept me at work too long and included my weekends. Such a bummer. I did contact a few Louisiana sellers but the numbers didn't work. BUT, I plan to...

Hi All,
My wife and I bought our first property (townhouse) in 2016 in Richmond, BC where we are currently living with our 4-year-old son. We also bought another property (house in North Vancouver) in 2017 when our t...

Quick back story: I am helping a client find a new lease. Their current building is not renewing leases for whatever reason and so now my client who just gained citizenship last year and his wife, a victim of identity...

Hello seasoned landlords:I am heading into my first tenant transition on my first rental property. The current tenant is in the process of buying a home and expects to close the end of february. Our contract is on a m...

I just completed re-habbing my upper unit in my duplex. Turned out really nice. Most who came to look at it said it's the nicest they've seen. Hence it rented in 4 days. I do just about everything myself, so I save a ...