Steven Barr
Purchased unauthorized subdivide flip
I purchase a property in Atlanta with hard money. Call it “123 Main Street”. I pulled permits through the city of Hapeville and did a full gut renovation. I am now being told by the city that they will not turn on wat...
Mikel Graham
What did I do wrong? Comps vs. Appraisal
Hello Everyone,
I'm working on trying to close my first deal in wholesaling. I've managed to get a REO property under contract. I used the comps that my real estate agent provided to me in a CMA to calculate the AR...
Brandon Sowers
The Future of Security Deposits
As rents continue to rise, this in turn increases the cost for tenants to move in to a rental property. It is not uncommon for us to list properties for $1500 per month. This can end up costing a new tenant over $3k t...
Jordan Grimstad
Buy & hold in higher-crime neighborhoods
Does anyone here have experience with buy & hold rental properties in higher-crime neighborhoods with depressed property values? In particular, I'm curious to know if there's a particular set of circumstances or m...
Michael Robinson
Short Sale bought with Self-Directed IRA
I bought a short sale in Jan 2013 for all in of $54,000 with Self Directed IRA. My plan at the time was to spend about $15K and rent for approximately $1200. The seller, who entered into short sale, approached me at...
Tyler H.
Anyone here work with John Botros , HML? Advice for all investors
OK, so I was contacted from John Botros here on BP claiming to be able to assist me on my deals.... I have a pretty good fraud radar and right now its going off like crazy.Flag #1 - Cell # with unusual automated VM me...
Crimilda Torres
i am being evicted what can i do
my husband gained employment for an apartment complex which included a discount on our rent here in sonoma county a year ago in august. he decided to seek employment elsewhere. When he gave his notice that he would be...
Hen Ley
How avoid reporting sales price in MLS?
I've got a property under contract (as the buyer) and would not like the sales price reported in the MLS. I live in a non-disclosure state, so the MLS is generally the only avenue people have to obtain sales price in...
Jon Holdman
What sort of lawn should I install
This may be a strange question for those from areas where rain and water are plentiful. But Denver is a desert. Rain is scarce in the summer, water can be rationed, and water bills can be very high if you're allowed...
Connor Wentling
First time investor thinking about a seller-financed purchase
Hello!
I am very new to the BiggerPockets community but have been blown away by the knowledge and willingness to pass it around!
I have wanted to get going with investing in buy and hold rentals for years and decide...