Ali Samana
Best Real Estate book!
Hi,
I am an avid reader so I have read most of the 'normal' RE books (rich dad poor dad, think and grow rich, millionaire next door, finish rich etc.) I am currently reading Trump strategies for Real estate by Georg...
Antonio Bodley
Getting access to the MLS.
What would I have to say to a realtor for them to get me access to the MLS? I never seen an MLS nor do I know how to use it to get accurate values on homes I want to get under contract. Will it cost me money to get ac...
M P.
Section 8 being forced upon us by Obama administration
Hello fellow BPers. I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum. I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...
Julie Cyran
Lawn Maint and Tenants
Hi - bought my first rental property in Jan and rented it quickly. The issue is the lawn. In the lease it says the tenant will mow the lawn weekly. I have provided a new lawn mower, but it has been 2 weeks and the ...
Christine Swaidan
Two Service Dog???
Perspective tenant says she has two service dogs. I have not talked to her, just got a copy of her application. To make matters worse, one is a Scottish Deer Hound, a huge breed. Is it even possible to have two servi...
Michael Snider-Held
Finger lakes region small town STR tax. Need help preparing for assessment appeal
Good evening all. My real estate journey started two years ago when my parents passed and left me what was to be their unrealized retirement property. It’s ten acres on a hillside surrounded by vineyards with a pocke...
Isadore Nelson
Rental Demand Philidelphia?
Good afternoon, I've been exploring options to acquire a property for long term rental in the Philidelphia area. I have found some options which seemed ideal in sync with the BRRRR method, however from looking on site...
Kyle Luman
Cash flow vs equity discussion in recent Podcast
I just listened to the recent BP podcast with Dr Benjamin Aaker and Dave Meyer from a couple of weeks ago.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1045There was a section where Dr Aaker talks about focusing on e...
Ryan Florida
Is it beneficial to become a real estate agent before becoming an investor?
I am at a position right now where I have the time, energy, and motivation to get my real estate license, but is it truly worth it? I would like to start investing as soon as possible. From the bit of research I di...
Christian Gibbs
Can’t find renters for our 3 bedroom in a rural community: Should I put it on airbnb?
Hi everyone-
We haven’t been able to get renters for our 3 bedroom, 2 bath property in Barryville, NY
Now that we are entering into November we are worried that it will be vacant for the winter.
Property manager ha...