I know the general rule of thumb is that you put aside 35% of your rental income for repairs/maintenance. Is there ever a point where you don't need to set it aside anymore? Common sense would tell me no because thing...

Hello! I am excited to be posting in the BiggerPockets forums for the first time. My name is Stephen, I am 22 years old and am getting ready to graduate college. I recently accepted a full-time position with a company...

Any investors in the Charlotte area or bigger city areas that own and rent condos.Is there any way to structure a lease that has a set rent amount but the tenants pay the HOA fees so that if the fee were to change or ...

Hey BP Fam,I've come across enough posts from struggling new agents that I wanted to offer some unsolicited advice in the hopes that it helps at least one new agent out there gain clarity on how to build a successful ...

Hello, I am working to find my first rental property, and on the surface the deal I'm looking at seems like it has very good long term appreciation potential but I'm not sure how to adjust the current numbers and make...

I've been investing in Indiana for a few years and my family will be relocating to an STR market soon in Florida.  I'm actively getting my license and would love to know from brokers, "What can a new agent showcase in...

I am a retired CPA who has become interested in tax lien certificate sales/auctions and tax deed sales/auctions. As I am a beginner, I am looking to glean as much information from this site as I can before I stick my ...

First and foremost, I am an idiot. =) .. now that we got that out of the way.. I guess because I do not want to hear the pay down your debt, get rid of debt, get your mind out the gutter talk. A little about my situat...

I'm lookiong to get some more seasoned eyes on my analysis and feedback on points I may be missing or assumptions that may be off. This is my first investment property. The property is one side (half) of a duplex in T...

Homeowner wants to sell their home for $360k. The comparable homes sell for $260k. How would you help them understand how much their property is actually worth without ordering an appraisal?