Brendan M.
Rookie Mistakes: Renting to a Sex Offender While 7000 Miles Away
It’s now been over 7 months since I acquired my first 4plex. While on paper it’s performed better than expected (so far), in reality it’s been far from smooth sailing. I figured I’d come here to share one of my more h...
Logan M.
Vetting Felons, Drug Addicts, Sex Offenders and Poor Credit/No Credit
It is inevitable that when you are in the MHP/Affordable Housing space you will have applicants who are Felons, Drug Addicts, Sex Offenders and have poor credit.Here is how I handle each of them:Felonies: It depends o...
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foreclosure mailers/postcards
I have read a lot of info on the internet about how to make a good postcard, would anyone like to reveal any key catch phrases to put in bold on a post card or mailer, or have any sites that I could visit with psychol...
Account Closed
Negotiating on steal
Is it wrong to keep negotiating even on a steal? It’s a business, and I was always taught to make an offer so low that it shocks me. Recently I was negotiating and the seller was offended. The original number worked i...
John Crawford DeBuys Freeman
Requiring an Application Fee for Each Adult for Property
Why do management properties require an application along with the application fee for each adult in a house?It seems like the higher rental fees could potentially turn away prospective tenants. Why not just charge fo...
Tony W.
Portland, OR investors - What are the pros and cons of being a Landlord?
Trying to understand if buying my first BRRR / LTR would be worth while in the Portland, OR / Multnomah county area.What are some of the pain points of being a Landlord in Portland as of today, and if you have decided...
There are a lot of “shady” people in the real estate space, and wholesalers tend to be the worst offenders. So today on The BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you an interview with Brett Snograss, an inves...
John Vo
How to make an offer to wholesaler
Hi everyone! I'm a new investor to the Houston, TX area. I've been analyzing some of the deals that I get via wholesalers that I've met at real estate investor events. I usually do my due diligence by doing several co...
Paulo Bermudez
HOA Dilemma Conerning True Square Footage
Hello all and happy holidays!I have a few questions concerning my 2:2 condo. I have a pull up bar on legs in the rear of my unit that I utilize to primarily stretch out my spine (I have thoracic scoliosis) before and ...
Le Jia
Advice on Lowball a property
Hello BP nation, I am really interested in a duplex in MD. The house needs some work. One side needs a lot of work and the other side is rented currently. I need your advice on how to lowball the offer and not offend ...