Michael Healy
100+ year old houses?
I admit it: I love old houses, especially those built in the early 1900s.
Yet I always hear savvy investor types talking about only investing in post 1990s houses or similar criteria.
I know real estate invest...
Lucas Schlund
How Much Cash Do I Need To Put Into My First BRRRR and How Much Should Be Financed?
I have been having a very hard time getting a straight answer to this question, probably because im having a hard time wording it right, so just bear with me here.For my first deal, I plan on BRRRR'ing out of it to bu...
Lucas Mills
How many tenants/properties are feasible while working full-time?
I have a full-time job that I would like to continue working while getting started with real estate investing.My short-term goal is to replace my currently monthly income of about 3k/month (after taxes) within 5 years...
Scott Trench
New Policy Idea: BiggerPockets to Send Wholesalers a $125 Bill For Every Solicitation
We are considering a new policy at BiggerPockets and request feedback.
Idea:
Update our website policy such that "Wholesalers" who break forum rules, solicit members, or submit requests to meet agents using our age...
Robert Whitelaw
Not sure why I was banned from messaging
I was in the middle of connecting with folks that biggerpockets found I was also friends with on Facebook. After the second person, I got the error that I was banned from messaging. Not sure what is up, but please rem...
Michael Paling
Applicant requests not to have a background check
I just listed my first unit for rent yesterday, so I'm new to processing applications. One applicant is an Army Recruiter and has requested not to complete a background check online and states he has "secret security ...
Atul Kaushal
Home Warranties for Buy & Hold Investors
Happy New Year! Thanks to the BP community and wonderful books / podcasts, we were highly motivated to grow our nascent REI business in 2018 and went from three units to ten units over the last 12 months. They are c...
Coco Poyet
Seller holding funds in escrow for repairs or lowering price?
Hi BP community! My husband and I are in the process of buying our first property, a residential 4bd, 1 ba house in the Catskills in NY. The 2,500 sqft house was purchased 2 years ago as a foreclosure for $140K and fl...
Tom Server
non LLC , use personal checking account to pay mortgage and bills or open a separate
So I purchased a triplex in my name, do not have an LLC. Does it matter if I keep the rents in my personal accounts? Or should i open a separate checking and savings? I do I open a separate account and pay the bills a...
Justin Jarboe
Should I get a second cellphone/ pager?
Hey everyone, I'm very new to BP so please excuse me if this is a common question...
I'm a very busy real estate agent running a couple business' and have also recently purchased 7 doors. Because my phone is going o...