Sam Mukunda
Newbie questions on out-of-state investing
Hi all,I'm currently in bay area, looking into out of state rental investments. I'm a total newbie at it.Want to understand best possible route to take in this field.1. What are the top states/cities that are hot righ...
Sterling Stroud
Tenant refusing to get renters insurance
Hello, So a potential renter of mine is insistent that they do not need renters insurance even though I have told them how cheap it is and that it is highly recommended. Renters insurance is not required by law in Vir...
Account Closed
Which tenants would you choose- pets, kids or single young men?
Hello, I am a relatively new landlord and would appreciate the input of more experienced landlords. I just finished renovating a very nice 1950s house in Charleston, SC and am interviewing tenants. I love the house a...
Luis Fernandez
Market that Can Match these Figures
I'm looking to invest $100,000 in cash toward rental property for a revenue of $3,000 to $4,000 per month. I'm not interested in appreciation or quality neighborhoods. My primary interest is cash flow. With that being...
Brendan Chetuck
Knob and tube electrical
Hi all,Looking at a house in the Albany, New York area and had a question. Has anyone ever dealt with knob and tube electrical?I know prices vary from region to region but I would like a rough estimate for how much it...
Nina Erlandson
Has anyone used Obie Insurance?
Hello fellow investors, I am currently using Farmers and Foremost Insurance. However I ran a few quotes on Obie Insurance (geared specifically towards landlords) and for only the 4 houses I checked, I am saving 1,5k a...
Jesse Flores
No income but plenty of assets and can't qualify for a 198K loan
Hi BiggerPockets,
I am looking to buy a duplex for $198K plus minimal closing costs. Income is $750 per unit or $1,500 per month. I wanted to get a loan with 25 % down payment. I have already put in a bid for the ...
Michaela G.
Big problem tenant is threatening....again
I have a huge problem tenant.....I'm not going to go into all of the details.
Anyway, there are 3 ways for tenants to pay the rent: Give it to me in person (because I used to live half a block from the creative comm...
Dustin Palls
Found a Fannie property I want, possible"Meth Lab"
I found a great deal on a Fannie Mae property. I am concerned because both neighbors mentioned "there were lots of drugs done in there" when I visited the property. All of which is speculation, so I decided to contact...
Stan F.
Dirty tenant clause in the Lease
I have a tenant that is going on 3rd year and their contract is due to be renewed. They do occasionally pay late but within grace period ( I have 5 days). I am planning to put them month to month and try to entice pro...