Michael Farrugia
Hurricane Irma- Investors point of view
In the unfortunate situation of hurricane Irma, I just want to wish everyone who may be affected the best of luck and safety. Irma is sure to leave Florida in considerably bad condition in some areas. That said, what ...
BJ Henderson
My First Offer
Hey all,This is my first post and I wanted to share that I submitted my first offer yesterday. While the seller did not accept it felt great to get up the courage to throw and offer out. I'm not going to let that get ...
Carl Rowles
Screen Existing Tenants?
This is my first BP Forum post - please be gentle! Looking to buy our first invesment property. One we're looking at is a multi-family duplex. Tenants have been there for 7 and 10 years respectively, but rent is is ab...
Gabriel Peterson
Subject to vs. Traditional Mortgage
I have been looking into investing in properties for sometime now and have the cash reserves to make a down payment on an investment property. My original plan was to mortgage the property the traditional way. I am ho...
Shimantika Kumar
Investing strategy and Education for beginners
After several years of working part time as a freelance digital Marketing Consultant, I am considering investing in real estate. I want to learn and get up to speed quickly so I can start making some deals and money. ...
Steven Mitchell
Minimum Qualifying Standards for Prescreening/screening
Besides the following minimum standards used by most landlords 1)3x the income 2) Credit report 3)Background check 4) Good references 5) No prior evictions. What other minimum standards do you use to find those great ...
Jordan Sizelove
Cheapest and fastest place to get my RE license online?
Hey everyone,
I've decided to get my RE license. My reasoning is, if I come across any issues in the future concerning the structure of my business and my business plans, I can always become unlicensed.
Now I need t...
Nicole Sochacki
Becoming a Real Estate Agent
Is anyone currently in the process of becoming a real estate agent or just recently finished in the Columbus, Ohio area? I recently purchased my own home and am drawn to the industry. I have a career in the public sec...
AJ Smith
How to Estimate Rehab costs?
Hi all,I realize this is a really detailed subject that's impossible to explain in 500 words, but does anyone have any tips on estimating rehab costs?I'll be scouting out properties for a BRRRR investor in Iowa, so I ...
Julie Kern
Tenant welding in the basement?!
So, our contractor had to do some work at one of our rental properties over the weekend. He told us today that the tenant, who is a welder, has been welding in the unfinished basement.I'm wondering what the risks are...