Dean Valadez
Lease Renewals and Rent Increases
Hello. I purchased a quad plex last October of 2023 and inherited 3 leases. One unit was vacant and I was able to fill it fairly quickly. Of the 3 inherited leases, the tenants were not asked to pay a pet rent for the...
Rudy Manna
2% rule in WA area
We hear a lot about 2% rule. Is it even remotely possible anywhere in WA. I am searching the markets in Southside of Seattle (Tacoma, Puyallup, etc.), its a fight to get even 1% rule work.Thoughts? Does the rule work ...
Warren Lance Barber
Seeking Advice on Move-out Charges to Tenant
North Carolina
I just had a tenant move out. This tenant was in my home for 13.5 years. Paid rent on time. Took pretty good care of the place. I would appreciate some input regarding assessment of expenses so I c...
Adam Craig
What amount should I insure the house for?
I am shopping rates on my 10 rental properties. The agent from American Modern asked for a dollar figure I wanted to insurance for. My guys at Nationwide never asked me this they just insured for a set amount.Example ...
Rio Bundez
Return on equity move
I'm reading David Green's book on out of state Investing and the section on ROE just blew my mind. My first property in California has a mortgage of 130,000 and with the market being so high right now, properties comp...
Tyler Bobo
Syndicating Debt VS Equity
Several people on here recommended the Best Ever Syndicating book, which I a halfway through and had a question I wanted to get out before I forget.He mentioned you can syndicate for debt as well as equity. In my sma...
Ronn Johnstone
Setting up my cash analysis numbers for Indy--thoughs
I'm setting up my expense spreadsheet "run the numbers" on the properties I'm considering. I've notice that different regions use different number (and I should imagine different types of properties should as well). ...
Halley Havlicek
What did you wish you knew before starting your first rental?
Hi! I have been researching & learning about real estate for the past year and am now starting to get serious about purchasing a property to ultimately use as a ST or LT rental. I am only 25 and still have a lot t...
RaShandra Collins
Meet up groups/Using VA loan for investment property
Good morning BiggerPockets family! My name is RaShandra (ra-shawn-dra) from Texas currently living in Savannah by way of the army. Been married for seven years and have a beautiful blended family. I have been a pro me...
Andrea Lopez
Should I pocket my cashflow money or use it for principal payment?
Hi all, I'll be closing on my first 2-family this week and did some initial estimates and realized I'll probably be positively cash flowing anywhere $200-$500 a month. I'll be moving into the basement next year and wi...