Hey everyone! I am writing a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate. I am currently looking for TENANT "mistake" stories, in particular inherited tenants ...

I'm working on something cool for BP and I'd love to get some input from the community. Basically, I'm just wondering - in 50ish words or less, what has Real Estate Investing done for you? What's changed in your life ...

Hey everyone, I’m a novice investor and I’d appreciate some advice or insight on my situation, even though I know everyone’s circumstances are different.I’m currently 27 and will soon have three rental properties alon...

Hello everyone,  I have been searching for a duplex in Philadelphia, PA. for the past 4-5 months. My plan is to purchase w/ an FHA loan (will use 203k if needed), occupy one unit and rent out the other. I haven’t been...

Hi All,First off, thanks to anyone who has any type of insight here, it is greatly appreciated!  I am 36, own a very successful Air BNB at a local ski hill, and am in the process of looking into the best way to get in...

Hi there, I currently have one duplex in Indianapolis and am looking at other markets such as Detroit.  I went to a meetup recently where the presenter, lets call him guru, was talking about how he has a team in place...

So my tenants never moved in my house but they did put furniture in the house.  Seven days after the house was under contract I had water come into the home and I have not yet fixed the issue; however, they never move...

Hello all!First time BP post here! I've recently relocated (somewhat temporarily) to Chicago but had been investing in the Green Bay area since 2012, focusing on buy and hold SFRs. The reason for my post today is not ...

Our start wasn’t easy, fell into our first rental – it was a failure…however the learning experience helped get us to where we are today. Reflecting, we’re very thankful for the learning experience (and work to never ...

Hey guys, My new tenant moved in last month and before she had even moved in her things, she had painted two of the bedrooms as well as the baseboards and door frames white (the rest of the house is light oak). She ha...