Hey everyone -Well, here goes! I am eager to join the ranks as a real estate investor and am about to make my first offer in the next week or so. I am currently a renter looking to buy my first primary residence; and ...

Hi all, I am new to all this so please pardon me if this is already discussed and common knowledge. I have my house advertised for rent and we have been getting some good traffic. Recently we got application from a yo...

I live in the beautiful city of Carmel, IN. I'm originally from Ecuador and lived in Los Angeles before.
I am a software developer and I have a passion for computers. However, my team was let go about five months ago...

Decided to list on Furnished Finders for one place since it was never really fully utilized as a true STR. Got my first request just now and wanted to ask for advice. FF says to sign up with their partner company, Key...

Must a landlord perform background/credit checks on prospective tenants? I use the standard Texas Apartment Association application and on there it does ask about their background but I'm sure many people lie abou...

Greetings from downtown Wichita! I am so happy to have found Bigger Pockets, as it is truly a learning tree and a great place to share information and advice in the exciting world of real-estate. I come from a backgro...

Does anyone use an online application for your rentals?I'm looking to streamline my application process and would like to move it ALL online to include the application part.  All in one application, credit, background...

Hello,I was wondering if its necessary to screen a traveling nurse for MTR strategy? Since they are professionals, I am not sure if background check, cc is necessary to do on them but want to get peoples opinions. If ...

I'm working on syndicating a deal and I have a number of investors who have an interest in committing some funds with me to make this deal work. My thought process is to set up an LLC where each investor has a % owner...

Hey Everyone, I'm Ryan Robbins, I'm 26 and a recent transplant to the sunshine state from the also sunny (normally), but much chillier, Connecticut. I'm new to the site (been lurking for about a month or 2) and to rea...