I know AirBnB provides a certain sense of security and privacy, so I don’t want to invade that and come off the wrong way.

I would buy stock following the value investing strategy followed by the Warren Buffet etc.Real Estate has that benefit of control over the assetSO i guess both would do, its just a question of weighting -95% real estate-5% stocks for example

I own a duplex out right and was wondering if anybody has been able to secure a HELOC on an investment property?

What do you do with security deposits and repairs/maintenance/CapEx that you are subtracting from the total monthly cashflow for future expensesI know it's a decent amount of questions but I would love for someone to guide me through this process as it's all seeming a little confusing to me at the moment. 

I am in the process of securing my first deal as an investor.

If you don’t want to use your social security number, you can always use a federal tax EIN number.

If you increase the deposits, come up with a payment plan again realizing that many people are stretched thin and won't have extra to cover increased rent and more security deposit.How long have the tenants been there and what condition are their units in? 

Good Morning Bigger Pockets Family, I recently listened to BP episode 527 and episode 528 with Pace Morby, and I (like many of you) was inspired to take action with the immense wealth of knowledge he provided on securing seller financed deals.

I offered to lease the property month to month at a rate 25% higher than a 12 month lease, and have his security deposit forfeited if he left prior to 3 months, and 50% forfeited if he left month 4-6.

Keep the title the same, keep the original entity alive.Some attorneys and gurus tell investors LLC vesting is the secure manna from heaven but fail to detail the long term costs and pitfalls.