Tom Adams
Using Equity to build rental portfolio?
Hi, I have a beachhouse that has approx 750k of equity and am looking at doing 1 or multiple things. At the very least, I will be using this property as a short/medium term rental. Also, I was wondering how/is it a go...
Jeremy Carl
How do I know which strategy is right to achieve my goal?
I'm in need of a little help in figuring out the right path to take. I've studied real estate since I was 13 (11 years ago) and I've always wanted to be a landlord. (Or have a management company that I own do it for m...
Ian O'reilly
Need financing options for multi in Connecticut!!!
Looking for best financing options in Connecticut to purchase updated 4 family with a partner. Credits are 785 and 670 and we will go conventional. I own a three family now with 1 year rental history and she owns a co...
Ernie G.
Zillow Tenant Application Screening
Hello everyone,Zillow charges $29 to a prospective tenant that fills out an application with the credit and background check. I'm just looking for a reality check. Do some landlords collect the application fee directl...
Charles E. Bruckman
Background and Credit Check
Hello All,
I have recently purchased a 4 bedroom house and I am beginning my search for tenants. I am curious about running background and credit checks on potential renters. What is the best way to do this? Any tips...
Lenard Brown Jr
Newbie From Chicago area excited to get started and needs advice
Hello fellow BP members, My name is Lenard. I am a young newbie who has been following all of the BP resources almost daily. I just want to express gratitude to the site owners for creating this great site. A little a...
Max Himmel
New Investor
Hello all. My name is Max Himmel and I am a new real estate investor in the Ann Arbor Michigan area. My goal is to generate a second source of passive income over the next twenty or so years. Ann Arbor is a big ...
Joel Owens
Do you rent to contractors as tenants or not ? What is your tenant mix ?
So with an apartment building I inherited some contractor tenants which now are leaving.
Downside:
1.Contractors income goes up an down.So one month they have rent and the next have a partial or want to do work for ...
Michael Morin
Using a HELOC to buy rentals
Hey guys! I was wondering the pros and cons of using a HELOC to buy rentals. Personal experiences and how the terms were with your bank for the HELOC. I feel like its a good strategy and I'll most likely use a HELOC o...
Timothy Edwards Jr
BRRRR Strategy Investing
Any tips on preparing for my first real estate deal? Ideal credit score or capital on hand? Any step by step guides for BRRRR Investing?