Matt Guignon
Considering first rental purchase. Good or bad idea
Hey guys! I'm new to the BiggerPockets forums, and have been interested in real estate investing for quite some time now. I'm currently 23 years old, and am looking to make my first rental property purchase within the...
Seth Wilcock
Tenant Applicants & Compensating Factors
Hello, I recently received a call from a prospective tenant applicant that sounds like they are hitting all the criteria for my Tenant "wish list" with the exception that their job will be ending a couple months after...
Christine Swaidan
Who Pays For Ant Control in SFR?
Brand new tenant who has been there for less than two weeks in a SFR that was just rehabbed. House was tented for termites as part of the maintenance. He says he has ants everywhere, in every room. We have a heat wave...
Ariel Semino Garcia
Beginner’s Guide to Property Management: Tips and Tricks for Landlords
Are you a landlord looking to streamline the management of your rental properties? Whether you have one rental property or a portfolio of properties, property management can be a time-consuming and challenging task. B...
Randall Jacobs
Realtor Rant
First thing I will say is that I know that there are good dedicated realtors out there and this is about those who aren't. I have numerous SF rental properties in the Houston area. I frequently am approached by realt...
Sebastian E.
Self Directed IRA to purchase homes in Baltimore City
Hi BP,I am looking to convert my SEP IRA to purchase a duplex or 2 SFH in Baltimore City. I'd be grateful for guidance on a custodian and agent in the city who has experience structuring this kind of deal. Any help wo...
Bao Vu
Question regarding Tax on a Flip
Hello everyone, I have a question regarding taxes on a flip as I am prepping the books. My partners and I purchased a property late 2023 and finished the renovation and sold the property in March of 2024. After all ex...
Julianne Kauffman
Multiple Applicants in Same Household
Hello! I have an applicant who submitted her application through Innago and she does not meet my credit score requirement of 600 (she's at 544). She will be living with her husband and grandson however so my question ...
Sateesh Kumar
Passive losses advantageous for Roth conversion?
Hello
i have a traditional 401k from old employer it has little over 100k, I would like to move it to an SDIRA or Solo 401k to make some alternative investments. I also have some passive losses for this year due to a...
Csingh Singh
Investing in California vs. other landlord-friendly states: What should I do?
Hello Guys!
As the post shows, I am "starting out" on my investing journey. I currently have my previous home for rent but the property was unfortunately trashed by the Tenant. Following the laws has been a "process"...