Le'Cetra Arrington
Buy and hold start with no credit or money?
Hello, I am very passionate about buying and holding property, I am just not in a position to start. I have a couple of things that are in collections from my younger years, I am 24 now. I just moved out on my own, so...
Sandhya Gorman
too many inquiries- bad credit rating?
Hi,I am considering several locations (over 10) to invest in my next rental property. As such, I'm contacting mortgage brokers and filling out loan applications to get pre-approval letters. Will this impact my cred...
Patti Robertson
Totally Made Up Pay Stubs - Be Careful Out There!
This past weekend we had two different applications for two different properties that had one thing in common. Both applicants submitted totally fake W-2s. You can’t just rely on automated screenings. You really need...
Jesse Waters
Down Payment Downer
Been investing a while, but new to BP.I am looking for another property, I don't have a preference if its single family or a quad. Both fit into my strategy. My current dilemma is that every bank & lender that ...
Jeff Mills
Personal Loan to finance rehab?
I have a property under contract that I offered cash for. It looks like it will need more rehab than expected so I will need some additional funds (30k max probably less) for that. I can go the hard money lender route...
Richard Mancini
Should I sell my house to pay off crerit card debt quicker?
We moved five years ago and have been renting out our old house that is about 8 hours away. My wife and I decided to sell it to pay off credit card debt so we could start fresh plus it’s been kind of stressful having ...
Jacob Ham
New Member From Scottsdale, AZ
Hello everybody,I am a new member to BiggerPockets, and also definitely a noobie when it comes to real estate investments.Currently I am working as a Franchise Development Director for Red Roof Inn, and I am starting ...
Emzie Blankenship
Starting an LLC with a Friend to Invest Into Rentals?
Come tax returns I should have around $5-7k, I have a friend who has been saving as well. We've talked on multiple occasions about rental properties. The idea of the LLC would be so we have equal ownership of the LLCs...
Lee Perry
Best background check methods
Well I have been blessed to have the same tenants for almost 5 years now that have been the best. They are now getting ready to purchase a home so now I need go through the screening process again. I am sure things ...
Iftikhar Khan
Tenant Screening Procedure
Hello All,I am planning to list my property in NC for rent. I have screened tenants in the past, but it has been 8+ years ago. Looking for recommendation for how to screen the tenants and what services I can use? H...