Hi all, I'm William from Southern California, working in the cellular industry at Santa Barbara. I also visit LA quite often as I grew up there. So how I got here. Last week, my older sister highly recommended me to b...

HI BP,I've run into a little problem with 2 adopted tenants from an existing owner.  The first 8 months they were great, paid on time, no issues, etc.  As of the last 3 months they have been a nightmare.  One has defi...

Hey folks - just wanted to share a video I put together for BiggerPockets. It's a 5 minute summary of the Ultimate Beginner's Guide- which if you haven't read yet - you can get here.

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Reading another thread, @Nathan G. said "I suspect it's in the neighborhood of 20% (of landlords) that hold reserves and even fewer that hold the proper amount."I see a LOT of people asking how to start investing with...

Hi BP. I find that the success of others inspires me and sheds light on what's possible. I have my why for wanting to create wealth... giving, family, travel, etc. and I assume others have their why as well.I would li...

I'm sure most new investors have this question. Although I myself am new, I know where I stand. I'd prefer to build a rental portfolio accompanied by periodic flips. But I'm curious. Are you more on the side of runnin...

Hi All,I have a potential flip that needs a new kitchen.  Who do you use for inexpensive kitchen cabinets?  Big box store?  In the past I had an awesome custom cabinet guy but I've moved to a new area and don't have o...

I've had it with my entitled, complaining, disruptive tenants. They have the nicest unit I own, not the most expensive, and complain more than my 11 other units. The final straw is a leaving a note threatening violenc...

I know it isn't a popular option on here, but I just bought my first rental.  We shall see how it goes.  Actually, not even a mobile home.  It's a travel trailer.  Will be renting for $650 a month less $260 lot rent.

I'm looking at a property in Philadelphia that would need a full gut rehab. I want to BRRR it. Purchase price is 99k, renovation cost is ~100k. ARV maybe 270-280k. My question is regarding the appraisal value. It's lo...