Wesley Clark
Correcting my own mistake
Hello BP!I fell into land lording a few years ago when I moved out of a duplex I purchased due to job relocation. I now own a duplex out of state and have recently purchased my primary residence.Basically I purchased...
Bob Crane
Any Experience/Opinion on Southern or Central Illinois?
Picked up my first property last fall. C-class in a small town (Dwight) about 30 minutes south of Joliet. I've got $60k in and planning to rent for $800 per month. I'll be financing in the next 30 days to pull the...
Ryan Guthrie
Credit/ Background Check
Hey y'all,What service/website do you use to screen a potential tenant with a background and credit check? How long does it take? What is the fee? I am in the process of renting my first house, and any tips on screeni...
Austin Latty
Input on a potential flip
Hello folks,
I would like input on a potential property to flip. I came across it from a wholesaler. The asking price is 56k, and the ARV is between 120-130k. Ive had a GC take a look, and seems like 20k rehab cos...
Kay March
Security Deposit Increase Clause in Lease
I normally require a security deposit equal to one month's rent plus $200, and I raise the rent annually by $25 per month. For tenants who stay year after year, the security deposit over time shrinks in relation to th...
Amit M.
Dealing with a persistent applicant
I am using Zillow to receive applications and screen prospective tenants. I have received some inquiries for viewing and 1 application. The applicant has been very persistent on wanting to check out the property. He s...
Saleh Sedighi
Legal and asset protection for California residents
After reading couple of books and many articles i got the feeling that living in California and doing investment is not legally well protected Long story short I’m looking for a good way to protect my future assets an...
Cameron Brulotte
Shoreline seattle property
in the process of closing my first deal as a home. Close to new light rail and not to far from downtown SeattleAddress is 15030 greenwood ave n for those that live in the areaNot meeting 1percent rule huge negative I ...
David Rea
I filed bankruptcy.
I am originally from Long Island, NY. Three years ago I took an interest in real estate and found biggerpockets. Two years ago I took a leap and bought my first house, which I live in currently, in Magnolia, DE. Sinc...
Tom Bujnowski
Never Give Up!!
To all investors starting out and those who are seasoned- NEVER GIVE UP!!
If you're goal is to be successful find a way. Read, learn, make offers, fail your way to success. Don't run off half-cocked, educat...