Tobi Van Zandt
New Tenant becoming a problem before they move in-HELP
My new tenants on one of my properties signed a lease a couple weeks ago with a move in date of July 1st. When they saw the house my previous tenants were still in the process of moving out. New tenants signed the l...
Account Closed
Ideas on how raise money for business costs
Hello!
I am new to the site. My husband and I JUST entered into the business. We are extremely motivated and know we will succeed. Failure is not an option. We have the most amazing mentors. The one thing tha...
Michelle Mapp
How do people make the numbers work in Southern CA?
We recently moved to Southern CA. I wanted to get an FHA loan, put 5% down and purchase a multi-family in Pasadena, CA. I broke out my spreadsheets and WOW - I can't seem to make any scenario actually work, even to b...
Marina Shlomov
Section 8: Do you rent to Section 8 or Not?
Hi all,I own many properties in Atlanta, GA and over the years have had many Section 8 tenants. Not all were a disaster, but the paperwork and the unreasonable inspection demands have finally got me down and we stoppe...
Danielle Yellam
Best advice for first time home owner
Hello BP! My name is Danielle, I am 33 and looking to buy my first house. I am a flight attendant living in Seattle, Wa and want to start investing in real estate. My goal by the time I am retired is to have rental pr...
Ryan Billingsley
What is your WHY that motivates you to press forward?
With 2016 right around the corner, now is a good time to reflect on 2015 and what motivates you.Real estate investing offers great benefits to those who have the desire and work ethic to be an entrepreneur. To be suc...
Robert Shoffner
"Service Animals" Or are they really pets?
I have run into a tenant that had decided to take a very legalistic approach with me following a request for access to the property. A few days later I followed with a proper notice of intent to inspect the property....
Sarah A.
Rejecting an applicant when I don't have another one at all
We have a house that is harder to rent than our others. It's very clean and in good repair and priced well for our market, but it's older and has some odd features and it's not in the best area. Plus it's a slower ren...
James Nix
Is The Landlord or Tenant Responsible For This?
Hey everyone, I haven't posted about it but I closed on my first duplex in February & now I am so happy I can finally call myself a rental property investor.But sure enough Into my first month I learned this one t...
Maile Winward
Enthused and Confused
Aloha everyone! My name is Maile, 32 real soon born and raised in Hawaii. I have been listening to the bigger pockets podcast for about 6 months. Starting from 1 and trying to get to the the newest ones lol. I’m almo...