Nicholas Halterman
Multi family or Single family with VA loan?
Hi all. I’m looking to become an investor in the KC area and I was curious if I should pull the trigger on a multi family or single family home with the VA loan? The problem with multi family is that the inventory is ...
Jonathan Johnson
6-unit apt, all vacant, cat-lady "tenant", distress Landlord
Hello all,Long time lurker, first time poster so be gentle.I live in a small college town and I found a 6-unit apartment that I'm considering purchasing. I have a friend currently renting there ($600/mo) but he's movi...
Aaron Wyssmann
Pit bull at property...be sure to talk with neighbors, they'll tell all.
About a month ago I started working with a local broker who is also a property manager for our investors. He has been doing this for 28 years so I learn so much. Here's what I learned just last week...We received a ...
Anne W.
Tenants refuses to let us in the house while they are away
Hello all, I am looking for some advice. Background - brand new washer provided last July when tenants moved in. They complained metal-striking noises and we ordered the repair under warranty. There were four repairs,...
Ryan Nitzsche
Best Tampa Investment areas
I'm just looking to learn, gain knowledge, and hear about investment opportunities in the community. My first question is what are the best Tampa neighborhoods to invest in for returns, appreciation, and both?Thanks,Ryan
Bryce Jamison
Extra Lease Addendums to Add?
Hello BiggerPockets Community!What extra addendums do you add to your leases?I'm finalizing my first lease in NC and I want to ensure I'm adding in all the applicable addendums. I've already added that the rental insu...
David Smith
First Buy and Hold in Orlando
Hi All,I'm about to put in an offer on a 2bdr 2.5ba 1227sqf condo in Engelwood, Orlando.https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Facts and features:Price: 139kPrice per sqft: 113Est. Rent: 1300/month (real estate agent ran co...
Mark Updegraff
Share your WORST tenant requests?
Relative newbie to Landlording 101 (just over 2 years)
What is the WORST (stupid, funny, challenged etc) request a tenant has made to you? It can be written or verbal
I'll go first, I expect you more experienced la...
Garth Kukla
Top Landlord Tricks of the Trade! Let's all share!
Good Morning Biggerpockets! I thought to start a forum post on one of my favorite topics, "Landlord Tricks of the Trade" I've shared this with many colleagues and investors and felt it's time to post on Biggerpockets....
Bienes Raices
Should I make an offer on half a duplex?
It's an approved short sale for 58K, vacant (formerly tenants there), so possibly short sale process might move faster. I don't know if I can realistically offer lower than 58K--I need to talk more to my realtor. It s...