Dustin Beam
Should I Evict?
So July is the first month that I've collected rent at my new properties. I got all the rent except from one tenant. From all accounts from the previous owner, she was a model tenant. In fact, I remember being in her ...
Reggie Maggard
Does everyone still physically ‘show’ properties?
I’m really asking if many do ‘video’ showings exclusively?
Jessie Newton
Contractor underestimated how much it'd cost to build my house
My husband and I bought some property in July 2017. We have a family friend who has been a contractor for over 16 years, so we chose him to build our house. He said signing a contract wasn't necessary, but did give us...
Kevin Martin
Buying a House with Exisitng Tenant
I have a home under contract to buy from a wholesaler. There is an exisitng tenant but they are suppose to be family members of the current owner. The wholesaler said they don't have a current lease with the owner but...
Frank S.
Quitclaim Deed After Short Sale in Illinois
Hello,Before reaching out to an attorney, I would like some feedback, please.About two months ago we purchased a short sale in Illinois. This was a cash transaction. We updated the unit - mostly cosmetic, rented it, a...
Alysa Phalen
Wanting to do a 1031 Exchange on Income Property, Help!
Good day!I wasn't sure which category this applied to (1031 exchange, real estate sale, or property manager) but I will start in this category for now. I inherited a 9 unit multi-family in Fla in 2009 with no mortgag...
Nicholas Norris
Quickest way to save for a good downpayment!
Hey Guys!So I had a question of opinion for anyone just starting out/veterans. What is the quickest way to start saving? So ill give you the scoop on my life and budget.I work full time for Publix. I have the stock op...
Naeem Kapasi
First Commercial Transaction
Hey BP Nation,A good friend of mine reached out to me and want me to represent him as his real estate agent when trying to rent a suite in a brand new commercial neighborhood mall. He is a doctor and wants to start hi...
Scott Graham
Reduce Direct Mailing Costs??
Morning BP!My partner and I are ramping up our Direct Mail Marketing Campaign. Right now we are sending out ~500 letters a month to motivated sellers. We are able to do this for 61 Cents per letter. Stamp = 50 CentsEn...
David Morrow
Homeless homeowner seeks knowledge, advice, connections
HELLO, BIGGER POCKETS! Please allow me a moment to talk about. . . Me.
I've recently purchased my first property, a residential 4-plex, in Springfield, IL, and I hope to expand my budding portfolio as aggressively a...