Nicole Shipley
Should I sell my rental?
Hi everyone, I’m looking for guidance on whether or not to keep my property. Here’s the story.... I bought my 3 bed 1.5 bath in June 2019 thinking it would be a “turn key” rental for the neighborhood. I purchased the ...
Austin Craven
Picking a market as a new Real Estate Investor
Hello Bigger Pockets!This is my first post on Bigger Pockets and I was looking to introduce myself. I am an aspiring Real Estate Investor who is looking to purchase a Multi-Family property to House Hack as a first tim...
Amanda Thompson
Tenant wants to be present during tour
I have tenants who want to be present during the tours I conduct (they're moving out at the end of the month). I think this is awkward. It doesn't state in the lease that they need to get out when I'm doing them... wh...
Jennie Berger
So, You Wanna Be A Wholesaler?
WHOLESALERS, EVER WONDER WHY IT’S SO HARD TO CONNECT WITH INVESTORS AND CASH BUYERS TO ACTUALLY CLOSE A DEAL? YOU MIGHT THINK WE ALL SUCK, AND NO DOUBT, SOME DO. BUT FOR THOSE OF US WHO ARE NICE PEOPLE AND GENUINELY W...
Anthony Wienke
Having tenants pay for rent on a website.
I know I could have tenants pay for rent on my own website but is it even worth it?The negatives im thinking about are a credit card processing fee, payments to keep the website up and running, and just another headac...
Matthew Wyn
First failed rent payment from tenant. Now what?
I officially have my first "failed" rent payment from a tenant.I use an online payment system where tenant's automatically pay rent and have verified their bank accounts through that site.I've had this tenant/roommate...
Andre B.
How to buy foreclosures at auctions?
Hello, can anyone tell me where I can get detailed information on how to buy homes at foreclosure auctions. I have read various things online describing the process, but they are usually just one or two pages. I fee...
Ron Averill
Have you ever regretted NOT buying a property?
There are lots of stories about buyer's remorse, but have you ever regretted NOT buying a property?If so, what caused you not to buy the property in the first place? And what did you realize later that made you regret...
Peter J.
No HOA reserves ($0). Time to sell?
Purchased a 1 bedroom condo for $180,000 in late 2008. Current CMA value is $130,000. Reserves: Reserve fund was $16,000 in 2008, but NO reserves remaining. There have been no reserve studies.Financials: The condo c...
Karla Simmons
Homeowners insurance in Florida
I keep hearing that homeowners insurance is high in Florida because of hurricanes, which makes sense. I am assuming it is not high state-wide, but in the areas that have history of hurricane damage to homes. Is this t...