Whit Dhamer
Help! Getting creative on financing
I am under contract for purchase of my fifth investment condo in Chicago. I have hit an unexpected issue on financing, and cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage (bad move filing 2017 taxes under schedule C!)I woul...
Beth L.
Renting to someone without SSN?
So I had someone today call in response to my "For Rent" sign. She said that she is looking for a place for her, her boyfriend and his two brothers. She said that she is having a hard time finding a place. The three m...
Maclovio Garcia jr
Any advice for first time landlords?
My wife and I are first time landlords. We just posted our property using Avail. When we do showings of the property do we give the potential tenent an application or instruct then to the software we are using? Since ...
Sara Timko
Buying a house with 1099 income and tips
Hello everyone,I've been following Bigger Pockets for a while and working to get my credit ready for the best loan & interest rate possible. However, I've run into an issue that I haven't seen discussed much in my...
Bob Razler
SDIRA | Institution Recommendations
Hello:As I proceed down my learning path, and as I continue to analyze deals, make offers, get rejected, feel sadness.....lather-rinse-repeat....I was intrigued by SDIRA's.I have a rollover IRA with enough money in it...
Judson Osbon
Need to hire a VA, any suggestions?
I am an investor focused agent in the Orlando area and my business has been growing to the point where I can't do it all myself. I am considering hiring a full time assistant, maybe someone who is considering getting...
Alessandra C.
Written Rental policy detailing guidelines on Sreening /Application-no criminal history
I am trying to create good policies for Screening Applicants - NO CRIMINAL HISTORY- may be too strict- It is hard to decide and I would like hear what is your experience or input:1) speed tickets- how many infracti...
Kevin Durham
Can private school be a business expense?
Hey all, the more I learn the more I realize I know nothing! On my 3rd flip thanks to the help of this site. So, thank you for any reply!My daughter is now attending private school - 7th grade, and to my knowledge, in...
Zachary D.
A Rookie DFW SFH Deal Analysis
807 Dunkirk Ln., Arlington, TX 760173 Beda, 2 Baths1,856 sqftSold for $116k in 2013.Preface: In trying to develop a prospectus of sorts to present to lenders and other investors as I develop my business, I chose a sol...
Sebastian Sovero
Lake Lure? Anything anyone can share about this area of NC?
Hi, I have the opportunity to purchase a cabin in Lake Lure, NC. Nothing fancy, just a small cabin with may need some repairs. The cabin belongs to an acquaintance who doesn't want it anymore and is giving me the opti...