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Jeremy Beland A Hard Lesson Learned from Our 2022 "Scary House" Flip
16 January 2025 | 16 replies
We’re focusing more on quick flips that match our strengths and allow us to continue delivering value to the community.This post is a reminder that every project teaches us something, and we’re always learning to better serve our buyers and sellers.
Pamela Rivas Can foreigners buy Real Estate in Mexico? Legal process explained!
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Whether your plan is to generate rental income for part of the year or to create unforgettable memories during your personal stays, Mexico provides an attractive combination of high returns and diverse options to perfectly match your lifestyle and investment goals.Hope this information helps anyone in this group who is considering expanding their investment portfolio into international markets.To our success!
LaShon Evans New Late Start OOS Investor - concerned about assets/need LLC?
5 February 2025 | 13 replies
We've never even had a tenant try to sue us over a security deposit dispute.For the last 10+ years, I have occasionally asked for just one example of an investor that was sued, lost, and the judgment exceeded their insurance coverage.
Stephen Meyer This is my situation, what do you recommend?
1 February 2025 | 6 replies
While your deposit remains safe as equity. 
Charles Evans What Paperwork Should I Be Keeping Record Of?
29 January 2025 | 9 replies
Here's a good folder setup.Bank StatementsCredit Card StatementsProperty Management StatementsMortgage StatementsSTR Platform StatementsInvoicesReceiptsClosing Documents (Purchase/Refi/Sale)LeasesCheck & Deposit ImagesVendor ContractsW-9’s & 1099’s
Jarret Jarvis Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager for Your Chicago House Hack?
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you’re not well-versed in lease agreements, security deposit rules, or eviction procedures, you could run into trouble.❌ Emotional Stress – Handling tenant issues (especially late payments or evictions) can be stressful, especially if you live in the same building.Hiring a Property Manager in ChicagoPros of Hiring a Property Manager✅ Less Stress & Time Commitment – A property manager handles everything from finding tenants to collecting rent and coordinating repairs.
Erick Pena Excited to Start My Real Estate Investing Journey!
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.
Matt Schreiber North Myrtle Beach STR
5 February 2025 | 9 replies
Once again, this matches my personal experience that the larger, more expensive properties continue to sell better than smaller properties. 
Andres Ortiz Referral for "boots on the ground"?
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
It's a new resource from BiggerPockets that helps you find reliable property management partnerships and gives you everything you need to make confident hiring decisions:-Expert Matching: Match with professionals who meet your criteria-Extra Assurance: See licenses, experience, ratings, reviews, and more that can be cross-checked with BiggerPockets members-Bonus Content: Plus they'll send you an interactive workbook: “How to Interview Property Management Companies”Hope this helps!
Adriana Medina Questionable Prospective Tenant
6 February 2025 | 11 replies
I also require additional security deposit and sometimes a guarantor if they were approved in this manner.I also agree that this situation sounds like a pattern not a one-time mistake or short term tough situation that caused this.