I got the results back from a tenant background check.  She is 28.  Credit is perfect, but she's got four criminal results.  2 are from 6 years ago (marijuana/traffic), 1 is four years ago for $1,000 of property destr...

I want to expand my lease option business from my Louisiana base to the Houston, TX area. I want to involve my brother and his wife in the business. I've heard some interesting stories about doing lease options in T...

Just Closed on my first property, and I'm feeling like I made a mistake. Bought a duplex for $157,400. My mom will live in one half and I plan to occupy the other. I got a great deal in one sense- My mom supplied the ...

I have a tenant applicant who had chapter 7 discharged and assessed amount paid 6 months ago.  His app states it was due to problems when owning his own business.  He has a union job for the past two years making well...

I asked my PM to provide actual credit scores instead of just the credit history. I have a hard time deciphering various delinquent accounts etc..  and just want a Credit Score to evaluate a tenant.The PM reply is bel...

Hello,I have bad credit and i'm having trouble getting financed to buy my first home.  I'm wondering if I were to buy a home outright (in cash) would it be easier to get a loan to fix it up?  I don't even qualify for ...

Up until this point, I have only flipped houses, but I want to begin searching for rental units to purchase. I have heard it is best to start an LLC for each rental property you purchase, so that if you get sued, they...

So, I was browsing the Internet and found this article on Bankrate and since I know there are some wealthy BPers on this forum, I thought I would ask what your opinions are. I'm a saving and a believer of a pen...