Kevin Harrison
Why are squatters/tenants who refuse to leave not held liable?
So the question that just popped into my head goes like this.Why aren't squatters and tenants who are knowingly staying and forcing you to evict them ever held liable and or charged with a crime?I know in the court sy...
Scott E.
House Hacking is Illegal in Arizona! (kind of)
I was at a meetup a few weeks ago and about 6-7 of us were sitting around a table talking about our investing experience.One of the gals was proud of the fact that she just got into her first deal. She was house hacki...
David Lauka
Cleveland SFR Water and Sewer Bills
Hello BP!I am considering purchasing a few SFR's in the greater Cleveland area (Euclid) and I've been made aware that the owner is responsible for paying the water and sewer bill. I was hoping to hear how some other ...
Joshua Dorkin
** Tenant Screening & Credit Checks for Landlords **
BiggerPockets Partners with TransUnion to Provide Tenant Screening & Credit Checks
In an effort to serve our members, BiggerPockets now offers tenant screening services in concert with the cr...
James Wise
"Subject To" Real Estate Investing is Slimy. Prove me Wrong.
"Subject To" Real Estate Investing is as Slimy as it gets. There are ZERO situations where it makes any sense for a seller to sell their property in a "Subject To" deal. The only times these deals happen is when some ...
Blaine Wimberly
Why are Realtors a Toxic word?
Ok, here is a question I know that many of you would love to answer. But, here is the deal...
Why are Realtors such a bad thing, and is there anyway I can turn the tide? Can I become the exce...
Rob K.
Anyone ever get an unexpected (or undeserved) windfall on a real estate transaction?
Just curious if anyone has had something similar happen.
Years ago, I purchased a foreclosure from a bank. It was a weird closing that took place at this creepy lawyer's office. When I got there, he wanted me to clos...
Kuriakos Mellos
First ever perpetually late paying tenant - help/ideas
Hi BP community!After hitting a very solid stretch of on time payments across my portfolio over the last 3 years, I’ve run into an issue with one of my LTRs where I have a tenant who now pays late every month. I’m no...
James Rodgers
Success with previously evicted tenants? Anyone?
Has ANYONE out there actually had a successful experience with tenants who have had an eviction previously?I pre-screen my tenants by saying "Total household income has to be 3x rent, no pets, smokers or evictions."Th...
Justin Green
First Year on my own
Hello BP. I just wanted to give a big thank you to all the talent we have here in 1 place. Thought I would type up a summary of my first year working on my dream. January 2015- Have been licensed RE broker for 1 year ...