Sean Tippens
Landlord vs tenant responsibilities
So I got a message from my PM saying that our new tenant is saying the AC was only blowing warm air and if we could fix it. The PM contacted the local HVAC service guy in our area, and after their $75 service fee it w...
Marvin McTaw
Should I Buy Subject To, Lease Purchase Or Land Contract?
I have a motivated seller that is willing to sell on terms. Here are the quick numbers: ARV = $600,000 to $625,000Repairs = $25,000Purchase Price: $500,000Mortgage Balance: $500,000PITI: $2,750/moAnnual HOA Fees: $2,3...
Nicholas Bolcon
Starting Out and Question on Work Without a Permit
Hello Bigger Pockets community, My name is Nick, I am from Rhode Island, and I am trying to get my foot in the door of the rental property business. I have been browsing the forums for a while now but just got around...
Luke H.
How to avoid A/C emergency issues
Hi,I live in Texas and it gets HOT here... I have yearly maintenance done on all A/C units to ensure they are working properly. When an A/C unit stops working tenants will make this an urgent emergency. My A/C guy i...
Jorge Abreu
The Five-Step Guide to Prime Investors
I've been in the real estate game long enough to know that understanding investors' objectives is like receiving a treasure map to profitable deals. Every investor has different motivations, whether it's wealth creati...
Gabe Kelley
Brand New to Everything
Hello, my name is Gabe Kelley. I live in Juneau Alaska. I am currently working in Louisiana as a rope access welder. I get paid very well, I have no expecnes and am saving money. I believe that in the next 18 months I...
Dragan Patrikliev
i want to make my property section 8
Hello everyone , i would like to make my unit section 8 .i have contact city of Chicago they phone is disconet . i contact and send a email to cha i didt get answer too. The web side its hard to navigate and find inst...
Kelly N.
File for Eviction to make sure your tenant leaves at the end of the lease...
So I haven't been at this long, but this is a new one to me. We are purchasing a duplex, target close date is July 29 and both leases are up July 31. The current owner signed a new lease with one tenant starting Aug...
Andy Peck
Hardwood Flooring - Rehab Recommendations for Long Term Stability
Hey BP,I'm looking to close on a 3-plex (3 flat) in Chicago in the beginning of December and doing an FHA full 203k rehab of the property.One of the items we are upgrading for long term buy and hold stability is the f...
Brad Dwin
5 Reasons You Aren't Closing More Wholesale Deals
(I decided to write this as a blog in Medium (awesome blog site for those interested in every subject on the planet), so I thought I would post it here as well. Part of my resolution to be more active on Bigger Pocket...