Been wanting to write this for a while, but got distracted with my buy and hold houses. I've learned so much from Bigger pockets that I wanted to share my Rookie mistakes and hopefully help others.Overview- Bought thi...

I have focused on saving for my retirement through my 401k for my first few years of work after college. I managed to save up $100k to invest and have decided that I will no longer contribute more than my employer mat...

In 2005 my husband died, and I'm on disability. My sister talked me into moving to Ky and my nephew had a house for sale for 45,000, he owed 16,+ on a second mortgage and the balance was like 29,000 +-. He said he'...

Looking to round out an argument for loved ones. Please give me some feedback???Back when our moms and dads were starting with their career, their investments are centered on having a secured future – have their own h...

After 30 years of working my *** off to get an extra percent or two in the stock market, I've finally realized that I should be investing in real estate.Better late than never.First of all, Thank You to all the poster...

I spent $1200 on legal fees, and lost 40 days rent. The rental was not pretty when they left, but I can't say it will cost more than $2000 to bring the rental back to the condition I need. The renter left at the end o...

I really do not want to raise the rent, but am I being smart about this or just being a naïve newbie landlord? I am a newbie at real estate, landlording and property management (going to be 1 year on May 4th 2016).  ...

As I am trying to figure out my real estate niche, I keep coming back to the discussion of whether I should rent to (or target) college students or families.  To help me decide I was hoping to list the pros/ cons of e...

I have a great tenant in a great building. She was an inherited tenant that I took over 3 months ago. She is a Gen Z’er who has a professional job working in a hospital and is very nice, professional, and keeps her ap...

Hey guys,Quick question as I just got an idea that I wanted to explore. With traditional financing, it seems that 20% down is the norm versus the 3% - 5% lenders may be willing to accept for owner occupied financing (...