Benjamin P Cohen
Choosing Investment Strategy - Seeking Advice
Hi all,
I moved to the Bay Area about 2 years ago, been saving a while, bought and sold once before in Pittsburgh before moving here, and now looking to buy again. Looking to discuss and be advised by community / men...
Jin Zhang
What are the key factors and risks to consider when investing in Dallas?
Hi everyone, I am new to the Dallas market and are interested in learning more about it. What are the key factors and risks to consider when investing in Dallas? Here are some factors I have thought about it. If you c...
Ashley Jones
Primary Residence to Rental
I am new to Real Estate investing hung up on my first course of action. My goal for this year is to buy/ hold 2-3 properties and do 1 fix/flip. I have very minimal capital to start. I have not yet purchased my first p...
Paul Ball
Newbie from Enterprise, Alabama
Hello Everyone, my name is Paul Ball, yes it rhymes and no my parents don't hate me. I stumbled upon bigger pockets through a basic Google search. I have been a member of the Bigger Pockets Community for almost a ye...
Deano Vulcano
Do you always do a credit check?
I have hired a management company to screen prospective tenants for my apartments. But I just found out that they do not do credit checks. They said they do criminal record background checks, income verification, evic...
Orlando Goodon
Can I add new rules to inherited tenants? Like no smoking?
Just closed on a quadplex and I've identified several problem with tenants, that I want to address. Can I tell my tenants:Smoking is not allowed in the house or within a certain distance from entrances(Just like stand...
Kelly McMillan
Pit friendly protections in NC?
Hi, I'd like to allow my renters to keep Pits and large breeds, and promote myself as a dog-friendly landlord. They make up most rescue populations. I screen tenants myself, so I can meet them and their pet. I would r...
Fang Underhill
What is the next short term rental market ?
Orlando, Florida; Colorado, smokey mountains ...What do you think the next short term market will be?
Christopher Freeman
Tenant Using Racial Slurs
We received a message from a tenant who lives in a shared apartment letting us know that their roommate used a racial slur and that it made them uncomfortable. The slur was not directed at them, I believe it was simpl...
Jackie F.
Lender Requiring 12 Months Escrow for Taxes & Insurance
My current lenders for a primary residence I am purchasing is requiring 12 months of escrow UP FRONT AT CLOSING for taxes and insurance PLUS the normal contribution going forward.I have a shortsale on credit report da...