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I'm moving this post from the general forum to this forum, I think it's more applicable here.
We are in the process of buying our first investment home. When I say in the process, I mean we have secured lendi...
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I hope this is the right forum. I have a contract on a short that I am pretty sure will go thru. The current owner wants to be my tenant. Can I lease to him? Is this considered some sort of fraud/collusion? I don...
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Hello BiggerPockets,My former Chicago landlord just mailed my security deposit back without interest. I know it'd be only about $1 but it seems he should know the procedure for this sort of thing and should not be tak...
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Long story short I purchased a "flipped" home and now finding out the previous owner never obtained a permit for any of the work. This was my first home purchase and I missed a lot of the red flags I am now seeing. Th...
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Hello BP!I wanted to get some input from some experienced buy and hold investors. When investing in a single unit or small multiple unit (2-4 units) is it better to have tenants in place or screen and place the tenant...
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Hey Bigger Pockets people!
A couple of the homes we are considering have tenants and the possibility of evicting a tenant seems likely. Keep in mind we live in Pennsylvania so if anyone knows the state laws or proces...
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O boy here goes try to make a long story shortHad first, last and security upfront.Couple moved in july, he was arrested in september.Rent was due September 1st never paid still as of today. I was forced to use their ...
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I'm only starting my education in wholesaling, and I've learned about the common problem of missing POF that wholesalers encounter before closing a deal. When I make my first deal, I want to be as prepared and honest ...
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What are some good ways to find tenant buyers for a rent to own or lease option property?
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I inherited some problem tenants from a rental property I recently purchased. I closed at the beginning of the month, we talked about bring their rent up to market rents, and then they went on vacation. Their curren...