Raquel King
Active Duty Military
Recently used my VA loan to buy a property where I am stationed, (Active Duty, Hawaii). My contract ends next year and I am looking to invest full-time-this is what I want to do with my life. Any tips/advice from vete...
Chris Sweeney
Good Tenant Gone Bad - Alcoholic Tenant
Well..... I thought I had the tenant selection thing down pat. Since starting my journey as a landlord in 2011, I've never had any issues (let alone major issues) with any tenants that I've found/placed in my units, b...
George P.
intuit payment network shutting down june 30th.
i had a thread on this a few months ago, but it's official now. the Intuit is shutting down and everyone has to move to their new system - merchant payment service.http://support.quickbooks.intuit.com/support/artic......
Ramiro Rodriguez
Applicant screening (too many kids?)
Hi guys, just started my journey and I have put my first rental on the market. It’s a 3/2 SFH and I have one applicant that has 5 kids. In total there would be 7 people living in the home. If I were to deny this appli...
Dominic Lucarelli
Bigger Pockets Success Story: 1 year of learning into ACTION!
SO.... after reading countless posts, listening to EVERY single BP podcast, joining the amazing Bigger Pockets community, I finally took the leap:I just closed on my first RENTAL PROPERTY!1. How I found it - I found i...
Patrick Rowe
Analyzing a deal
I have a opportunity to purchase a 3br/2ba single family home. The asking price is $67,000 But I offer $58,000. The arv is around $100,000 to $110,000. My banker will require a 10 percent down payment of purchase pric...
Yulia J.
Landlord disappeared - what to do?
My relative is renting an apartment, and the landlord disappeared...not answering phone calls, emails for 3 months or so. They pay rent through cozy. The roof leaks when it rains so they have to move their couch when ...
Jamie K.
Things to take care of before closing on the first deal
Hey BP community! I am currently 2 weeks away from closing on my first sfh in Joliet,IL. Any recommendations on things that I could be taking care of in the mean time? I'm super excited to get started but I have some ...
Jennifer Hashisaki
Adding Value, For A Few Dollars Less
Whether for sale, rent, or just to liven up the place, here are a few recession proof remodeling ideas for your home.
Be it in preparation for renting or selling your property, or simply for the ability to once again...
Helen Kolton
HELP ME MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION
Hi everyone,Since we are very new to the real estate investing world, I need advise.if you would have 2 options:Option 1Get a duplex, no appreciation but good residual income – 15% cap rate, in a C- neighborhood – pri...