Motun Ayo
How to verify a Contractor
As a newbie in the real estate business, how do I verify a contractor I just found in an online Forum. What should I be asking them besides "Can you do some remodeling work?" before I work with them?
Cameron Barsanti
Credit checks? How about background checks?
Hi BP community! We're about to close on a triplex in TX. In regards to screening potential tenants, do you think a simple credit and background check will do? We're new landlords to-be. Thank you so much!
Tim Bergstrom
Nashville Multifamily Grandfathered Zoning
Hey BP,I've got a fairly specific question for any Nashville investors well versed in the details of Nashville zoning codes and rules. I'm familiar with the common zoning codes such as "R10" being one or two unit dwel...
Lance Barnett
How do I start real estate investing as a 1099 ?
How do I buy my first investment property as a 1099 when basically no banks will give a mortgage to a 1099 without at least two years of verified substantial income?
Cassi Justiz
New Tenant Screening Issues
I'm sure in other markets people are more careful about releasing info, but it's typically been pretty easy for me to get at least SOME info on tenants from their previous landlords. I typically like to have at least ...
Patrick Sears
Offering seller financing Virginia requirements
Hello,When offering to seller finance your own fix and flips to the public, everyone talks about Dodd-Frank and the need to use a licensed MLO to stay compliant. I started looking into how to become an MLO myself in ...
Ruchi Patel
Mortgage Rates Differences Across lenders
I am currently in the process of purchasing a 2 family property in NJ, however the lender i am working with has higher rates even now compared to the 2-3 other lenders I get rates from. I am trying to wrap my head aro...
Emily Goldman
Chicago landlord protection if tenant needa to sublet
Hi! I have a tenant in Chicago who has to move for a job and by law, I have to let him sublet. Would love any advice to ensure I protect myself. 1. Screening tenants: he needs to ask for recent paystubs, pull credit, ...
Victor Noriega
Verifying the property owner
Hi, I have a motivated seller for a vacant lot who contacted me yesterday. He was the step-son of the property owner. He found me after one of my direct mail campaigns. He mentioned his step-father was deceased and...
Wendy S.
In lieu of Credit/Background Check
Hello BPersI have an applicant who makes decent income and is in the construction trade with his own vehicle, tools etc thats looking to rent a bedroom so he can save up to buy a house.Problem is Transunion has been u...