Bryn Chatterton
New to Rental Property Investing
8 November 2024 | 3 replies
We’re one ofthe few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must =3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenantspossible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of anotherapplicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then takingseveral days to submit.
Greg O'Brien
Clearing Up Confusion on Tax Treatment of Short Term Rentals
1 November 2024 | 48 replies
If you are putting your STR on Sch C and NOT providing substantial services, you will cost yourself money long term and risk the IRS reclasses your activity (which may or may not have consequences).Nonpassive does NOT equal Income from Self Employment automatically.
Maria Salas
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
1 November 2024 | 6 replies
If your wholesale opportunities ever expand into larger multifamily, definitely reach out to me since I am a full time real estate investor and active buyer for cash flow properties.Enjoy BP!
H. Jack Miller
Beware of Appraisals: I would not at face value, some of them are a joke.
4 November 2024 | 33 replies
But the facility is obsolete so that no self pay patient or insured patient would live there.
Jon Greves
Tips - Long Distance Self Managing
27 October 2024 | 16 replies
What are some tips/suggestions you'd offer for Long Distance Self Management?
Rochelle Gerber
Struggling to find decent hard money
1 November 2024 | 14 replies
If deal is under 70% prject cost to ARV and your credit is good, I have gotten 85%/90% for lots of first timers.
Jacob Nevarez
First House Hack
5 November 2024 | 28 replies
I’ve had other clients who preferred this approach..one even found a gem in Glenview at a time when the suburb wasn’t as well-known, and today his property’s value has grown by 15% in the past three years alone.With the anticipated drop in mortgage rates in 2024, the suburbs might be a solid pick for someone new to the market, especially if you’re looking to build equity without dealing with the volatility of city investments.So, for a first-timer, think about your goals: high appreciation and some hands-on work?
Steve Holt
Is BongoStays legit?
12 November 2024 | 47 replies
Hopefully they will get caught and never steal peoples money againHi Sandy,I’m out $20K+ because of them, and as a self-employed single Mum of two teenaged girls, this is a huge blow.
William HooFatt
Evicting Tenant in Alexandria VA - Should I get an attorney?
5 November 2024 | 22 replies
@William HooFatt how much is your time really worth?
Paul Passafiume
Anyone tried Ziprent or remote property managers??
3 November 2024 | 8 replies
Yes, they use basically self showings.