Is it normal for a property manager's agreement to take the tenant's security deposit and hold it for the life of the lease? A PM I considered stipulated this in the contract. It also put the liability on me to pay it...

BP I just want to know...Do you think that Trulia Crime Mapping gives an accurate feel when it comes to the quality of a neighborhood?! I ask because, looking here in Chicago, of course we have a ton of streets that a...

I had a short pre interview today for a possible listing. I toured her house and saw the inside and outside. I didn't tell her the comps or what I thought about a price, but I asked her what she wanted and thought the...

Hello my name is Victoria. I've been reading/listening/learning on BiggerPockets for a while but finally got to register to become a member and join the big family!So here's the short story about myself: I bought my f...

Hi All. I work full-time in a non RE field. I am contemplating a purchase in the Big Bear Lake area for use as a vacation rental so that my family can utilize as well. I'm seeking info on what types of BB properties a...

First few questions:
Will the cap removal also remove the possibility of doing a split loan (using part of the benefit on one and another part on another)?
Will there still be a one-time second use option for vacati...

greetings pocketeersdid a quick google search and found there are firms out there that offer blanket loans. it seems a lot of these companies cater to RE investors, small and large. Since we are at nine mortgages and ...

Hello everyone, My name is Monico Lorenzana, I'm an aspiring real estate investor out here in Southern California. To make a long subject short, I'm learning to find home's ARV and learning to structure an offer (if y...

Howdy!  First time listener.. first time poster!  Ha!I don't usually need much financial advice.  And I don't need long term advice.  I've been managing my finances for quite a long time but I'm needing some questions...

Hi All,Recently I met up with a gentleman who has a few REI businesses. Very personable guy, I liked him.  We discussed REI over lunch and he mentioned he is looking for a credit partner to complete a current project ...