Jesi Young
Maui transplant in Minneapolis - West Metro
3 February 2025 | 6 replies
I worked exclusively in STVR property management on the island and currently work in long-term property management servicing the West Metro (Minneapolis).
Kaushik Sarkar
First time investment in Multi unit retail
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, terms are negotiated specific to each project.
Ashley Westerfeldt
Starting out with an STR strategy. Any advice?
2 February 2025 | 2 replies
Congrats on starting your short term rental journey!
Brett Cook
Charlottesville Townhome in Booming College Town
22 January 2025 | 1 reply
Purchase price: $189,000 Cash invested: $40,000 Mid-term rental property in a college town.
Aristotle Kumpis
Is it possible to buy with no money out of pocket?
1 February 2025 | 16 replies
Focusing on the best quality real estate will allow you secure more favorable financing terms, more likely to achieve favorable exits/refinances, more likely to attract the best capital partners.
Aj Green
Can an Ohio Lender Beat a 6.75% on an Invetment Property?
22 January 2025 | 16 replies
If you don't want this loan I will take it, those are great terms right now.
Gamal Harding
Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and PM's
6 January 2025 | 4 replies
For instance, mismatched names, employment details, or salary figures should warrant further scrutiny.Urgency to Move In: Applicants who are unusually pushy about quick move-in dates may be attempting to bypass thorough checks.Reluctance to Provide References: Hesitation or refusal to provide contactable references from previous landlords or employers is a cause for concern.Cash Offers for Faster Move-In: Proposals to pay a significant amount up front, especially in cash, to expedite the moving process can sometimes indicate an attempt to avoid scrutiny.Unverifiable Identity: Difficulty in verifying the applicant’s identity through standard identification documents can indicate potential fraud.Tips to Mitigate Rental Application Fraud:Enhance Verification Processes: Implement stringent verification processes for employment, previous rental history, and identity.
Christian Pichardo
Out of State Investor Providing Affordable Living Solutions and Short Term Rentals
26 December 2024 | 3 replies
Hey all,I have been listening to Bigger Pockets content for maybe 4 years and finally have removed myself from some side hustles, have the capital, and grew the...brains to start real estate investing.QUICK BIO:I am based in New Jersey, I work as a marketing/efficiency consultant, and have 2 avenues of real estate investing:Short-Term Rentals: I have 3 short-term rentals using my parents apts in NJ ( 1 of them just launched in Nov) for the past 2yrs near NYC (1 of them just launched in mid-Nov).
Gabe Fermin
Augusta, Georgia (First Time Investor)
27 January 2025 | 8 replies
Areas like Downtown, Summerville, and West Augusta are particularly desirable due to their proximity to amenities, universities, and employment centers.In terms of your preferred strategies, it would be helpful to know what type of lending you plan to use.
Charlotte Wilson
FHA MIP loan
1 February 2025 | 2 replies
I am interested in getting an FHA loan for my first real estate investment property but do not want to MIP loan term.