Nathan Gesner
What's going to happen to NY City?
There aren't enough renters to build demand so prices are dropping. They're dropping so low that Landlords are choosing to keep the units vacant rather than fill them at reduced prices. In August, they warehoused over...
Todd Powell
Portland, Oregon annouces FREE rent; no evictions due to Virus!
My properties are south of Portland, Or but today they announced that tenants cannot be evicted if they fail to pay rent in Multnomah County. Further, they are asking the Oregon Legislature to step in and mandate this...
Carol Venolia
Ever happen to you? I posted my rentals online and got SLAMMED.
Hi all,I've been landlording for a year now. Earlier in the year, I had two rentals available, posted them online, got plenty of applications, got good tenants, all pretty straightforward. I pride myself on providing ...
Will Barnard
Stop Doing Business With BofA!
Not technically a real estate company, however, due to their large amount of RE holdings/assets, this is the place for this thread.
As many of you know, there is a BP thread about the terrible business practices of B...
Karen Margrave
What specifically do you invest in?
Since joining Biggerpockets, I've noticed one thing, everyone labels themselves as "investors". That covers a very wide swath. What specifically do you invest in, and what area of the country, or planet? REO's, short ...
Account Closed
Things you should know before you buy real estate in Texas?
I just want to see what I can learn from people that are investing here in Texas.I would like everyone to just leave one thing about investing in Texas.I'll start:Don't depend on the oil business to keep your rentals ...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Closing some of my credit cards makes sense to me. Am I correct?
Hi BP! I was talking to a friend of mine about credit. He says that each person is worth a certain amount of credit based on their income. Here was his example: Say you make $70k per year. You are then worth $200 in c...
Sarah Buchanan
What can we legally ask in screening a felon? (sex offender)
I had a potential tenant contact me and ask if I accept felons. I have read that it's illegal (discrimination) to flat out say "no felons" so I asked what the crime was. He said "sex offender, 16 years ago when I wa...
Derek Moya
The house I lease is up for auction...
I have a year left on my lease and I have not missed a payment to owner even though she was in default. Will I be kicked out the day after the auction if someone buys it? I'm worried the sheriff will lock me out and I...
Carol Lee
Inherenting tenant with 2 pitbulls
Happy New Year everyone!
I recently purchased an investment property and will be inherenting a family with 2 pitbulls.
Please advice on how I should word a clause in the contract to protect myself as a ...