David Krulac
"Home prices in real terms didn't increase"
"from 1890 to 1990. The American dream of building wealth through homeownership is a FALLACY. That was the bubble thinking but its still fresh in our minds."
Robert Shiller, Economist Yale University, and c...
Ivan Jenkins
Applying Fair Housing Standards to Criminal Records?!?
I logged on to my local MLS today and noticed a new message with an attachment from the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that speaks (in general) about how almost 1/3 of the US population has a criminal ...
Dakota Rholetter
Mixed Sex Tenants in SFR, Good or Bad Idea?
Hello Bigger Pockets Family!I have recently been reading the book, The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop and an interesting question that I thought about earlier was:In a single-family residence where you rent b...
Ben Leybovich
Neighbor vs. Neighbor
Wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the recent interview by Meredith Whitney, about the only Wall Street analysts worth anything, on CNBC.
She talked about Detroit bankruptcy saying more is coming. She succes...
Wendell De Guzman
Be careful who you invest with (and who you LISTEN to)
I never scammed nor defrauded Sylvia Pomazak or anyone.I had valid reasons for changing my name.I feel terrible for being subjected to trial by publicity here on BP and by the hurtful remarks by many BP members who n...
Kurt Stein
I NEED HELP! WHAT DO I DO?
Hi BP,I have a rental where 4 young women (mid-20's) are renting out my 4-bedroom home in an A/B suburban neighborhood. Several weeks ago, a tenant's vehicle, a BMW, was stolen overnight, and at the same time a neighb...
Tinah Canda
A Deal Gone Wrong - What's Next?
Hi BP community, my name is Tinah and I'm a newbie investor in Worcester County, MA. I need some direction on how to handle a deal that has gone insanely wrong.
I made an offer on a 100-year old house for rental. My ...
Rob J.
A squatter has taken residence in my rental property
Looking for feedback. I have a lease with a renter who moved on January 19th. After moving him out, his mother moved in and changed the locks. The police were called to remove her as trespasser, but the officers wo...
Mica Moore
Self-manage or use a Property Manager?
I currently own 1 SFH rental in Texas ( I live in Nevada). It's got a PM @ 10% a month.
I am moving back to TX and will be buying an owner occupied (1 unit) 4-plex in the same city as my current rental. Since I will ...
Susan M.
Eviction "dismissed without prejudice"
When researching applicants I review county court records. I've recently had several applicants with eviction cases that were dismissed without prejudice.Our policy is to not rent to anyone that has ever been served ...