Sami Gren
WHAT to do when adding a tenant to an existing lease?
7 January 2025 | 16 replies
This is all a safety net for landlords to not have any liability from a tenant if they are providing false information.
Taylor McClure
I’ve heard of buying pre-foreclosures, anyone have experience?
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Like you we had 3 teams of two door knockers 2 for safety one women one man.. and we door knocked every NOD in our 2 mil MSA all to boil it down to if we were very lucky to get 2 to 3 deals a month.. now we were a little different I only would buy very high equity deals.. and we leased back .. because as you state 99% don't want to leave..
Jake Baker
My BRRRR Horror Story! What could I have done differently?
26 December 2024 | 18 replies
She spent countless hours on the phone—with me, the city, contractors, and other key players—to help find the best path forward when she didn't have to.What I Learned:Insurance is your safety net: Always double-check that you have the correct policy for your project type.
Ryan K.
Inherited House: Renovate, Sell, or Wholesale?
29 December 2024 | 5 replies
The house had the utilities turned off for the 6 years, and was filled with the original 1 owner's furniture, clothes, appliances, car and ecn food in the frig (without elctric on for 6 years).
Gary Campanaro
Housekeepers want 50% without Cleaning
9 January 2025 | 17 replies
It is a safety issue.
Spencer Cornelia
$50k Loss on First Two Flips | Out of State Investing Gone Wrong
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
I had enough food to get by.And I had to deal with a worldwide pandemic slowing down the economy when it came time to list my house.But life has a great way of balancing out the good and bad.
Jaedon Stout
Hey Everyone, New to BiggerPockets! Expert advice needed
27 December 2024 | 2 replies
In a pricier area, or if you’re banking on a perfect scenario, that cheap credit can suddenly get very expensive.I’m curious... if you went down this route, what kind of safety nets or alternative strategies would you have in place in case that perfect timeline doesn’t pan out?
Joseph Beilke
Costa Rica Info
11 January 2025 | 11 replies
Here are the numbers:IncomeTotalPartner ContributionsManaging Partners Debt$0.00Partners Deposits$987,459.99Total Contributions$987,459.99Operating IncomeAirbnb Income$50,186.50Square Income (Vehicles or add-ons)$6,741.04Total Operating Income$56,927.54Total Income$1,044,387.53ExpensesPurchase of propertyCost of House-680,000.00Closing Costs-$26,744.44Total Cost of Purchase-706,744.44Set Up ExpensesHouse Improvements & Care taker home addition-116017.03Adding Tiny House-52130.83Furnishings-68403.65Vehicles-43150Set Up Costs and Advertising-2339.53Total Cost of Set Up-282,041.04Operating expensesCare Takers-14535.9Additional Cleaners-1505Cleaning Supplies-2670House Supplies-1340Landscaping-4230.66Utilities (Power & Water)-8204Internet-315Pest control/fumigacion -120Pool cleaning/maintenance-2220Vehicle Gas-552.3Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs-6625.01Welcome Food for Guests-115Property Repairs-4999.64Bank Fees-1208.06Accounting Fees-1085Insurance-955.74Other Expenses-1071.2Total Operating Costs -$51,752.51Total Expenses-$1,040,537.99Net Income$3,849.54Net Operating Income$5,175.03Now 5k for an investment of 970k is not a good investment.
Vincent Plant
Hard Money Costs Too Much?
13 January 2025 | 15 replies
This provides you with a safety net for any unexpected expenses during the rehab process while also potentially allowing you to secure higher leverage on the purchase price.
Alec Barnes
How Do You Ensure Quality Tenants?
9 January 2025 | 12 replies
This includes contacting the applicant’s employer and speaking with their supervisor to confirm job stability, income, and reliability. if the person has not been employed at their place of employment they would require a guarantorCredit Score and Debts: Applicants need a minimum credit score of 620, and while we review debts, medical debts are generally not disqualifying unless they impact overall financial health.Criminal History: We do review criminal history to ensure safety and security for our tenants, while remaining mindful of state and federal guidelines.Rental History: Positive references from past landlords, with no evictions or significant lease violations in the past five years, are essential. and we can see into the court system if they have an eviction judgement.Release of Information: We include a release form allowing us to verify employment and rental history directly, which helps us get a clearer picture of an applicant’s background.This process has worked well so far, but I’m always open to improving.