I am screening a tenant who is more than 40 years old. She passes criminal and eviction checks, but not credit check. My minimum FICO score is 621. The service I use just tells me whether she passes or not - nothing m...

Find the warts

To get a lower tax bill you have to prove your home is worth less than City Hall thinks it is. If you want to cut your taxes, you have to showcase your home's warts.

And the first place to start is y...

Hello BP! So I started as I'm sure several REI's did, and read Rich Dad Poor Dad. It was like pouring gasoline straight from the distillation column on the small fire I had to start this new venture. I'm currently rea...

Hey BP, feel like I have an opportunity here and I need some help closing the "deal". Lets start....I was put in contact with someone that was trying to sell.  This seller is 97 and I guess is a fire cracker.  She is ...

After reading through these forums I've realized that the difference between how people approach real estate is Day and night. I'm in NY, more specifically NYC, and see advice given that is down right shocking on how ...

I'm a new member, and this is my first post.We bought and are rehabbing a small house down the street.  We will be renting to our daughter as soon as it is complete.  I know from experience that working with family ca...

Finally after a week of having my property on a market i have 2 application and i can't see to pick one. Also, this is my first rental ever so wish me luck. So here is the scoop: the rent amount is $1275. 2.5 time the...

Hi all !While I have already denied the tenant, once in a while I run into a situation like this and wonder would someone else have done something different...This was an REO duplex and I inherited tenants on one side...

I had an applicant called me a few days ago asking about a 1/1 unit I had for rent, I told her that it was just rented.She asked for how much, I said $1000 a month,but since I have already rented the place and signed ...

First of all, let me say that everyone here has been my rock since we started this whole process!  I appreciate all of the helpful comments!!!I was having issues getting applications on my rental.  We have had quite a...