Daniel Miller
security-deposit awkwardness
I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property. (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...
Chris Martin
If your tenants could give you a grade, what would it be?
I'd like BP Nation's input on your tenant's view of you (as a landlord, leasing agent, resident manager, etc.) as seen through your tenant's eyes. 'A' to 'F'. I'd also be interested as to the hows and whys relating...
Alejandro Romero
House hacking in San Diego single family
I live in San Diego and I’m having trouble convincing myself that multifamily is a good investment here in San Diego. For example I saw a single family home in Otay Ranch that is a 3 bedroom 3 bathroom house for 515,0...
Wendell De Guzman
If you can invent a time machine - what will you tell your younger self so you won't make that BIG real estate mistake
OK...this is NOT just because I am a sucker for time travel stories BUT...this forum thread will hopefully HELP both beginner and experienced investors alike. How? By openly sharing the mistakes that each of us have m...
Vijaianand Thirunageswaram
Pull Permit or Go without Permit - What's your take?
Alright!! I been working on few deals and one especially with a old pool. We are closing on this deal soon and checked with few contractors to close the pool. Nobody talks about the permit except one guy. They all wa...
Samuel Jolicoeur
Being An Agent vs. Wholesaling For A Newbie?
Hello all! This is my first post on BP and I am SO excited to be writing this. It’s great to meet you all.I am a 22 y/o native Floridian who has been putting off my desire to jump into Real Estate for far too long. In...
Issac Harris
Best locations for STR/vacation rental
I'm looking to purchase a STR but I'm having a hard time deciding on a location. Is it best to pick the location based on ROI, or is there other important factors that a newbie may overlook? I know some state and loca...
Jennifer McPherson
3rd month in a 2 yr lease late rent, not paid water once Colorado
So I am a newbie - and it seems like my very first tenant may end up being not so great! In April we closed on a second home and moved into it and kept our home in Erie to rent out. We found tenants that everything ...
David Segatti
Chicago REIA, Andrew Holmes
What do you know about Andrew Holmes-Chicago REIA? I heard that to join the inner group you pay $10K-35K depending on what level you want? Welcome all feedback.
Chris Parker
Best degree for real estate investing
Hello Everyone!I know that a college education isn't exactly necessary to get started in REI, but I am currently on my way to getting my degree and figure I should go for something that would help my endeavors in real...