Billy Amberg
The 203K Loan - Open Discussion
BiggerPockets Community,This is directed at those of you who are interested in the 203K loan. Done one or more 203K loans? Great! Share a success or horror story!Never done one? Also great! Hopefully my post can get...
David P.
In escrow for property-Should seller or buyer pay cash for keys
Hi Guys,
Currently in escrow for a tenants occupied duplex in Los Angeles. We already got the tenants to agree to cash for keys to move out. They agreed to accept $2500 each (1 months rent) upon move out Oct 2020. ...
Prag Patel
Property Manager Backing Out of Raising Rents
One of my PMs told me they were going to raise the rent from 900 to 925 for a tenant who has a lease expiring soon. After speaking with the tenant, they told me that they will not renew the lease if rent was increased...
Alex Zweydoff
Market Shift: Are Short-Term Rentals Converting to Long-Term in Your Area?
Hello everyone,
I am a seasoned property manager in Central Florida. I’m currently observing an interesting trend in the Central Florida market where a noticeable number of short-term rentals are being converted into...
Steve Rozenberg
Is Allowing Your Residents to Deposit Money Directly into Your Account a Good Idea?
Why You Should Not Allow Residents to Deposit Money Directly Into Your Bank Account.
Nathan Gesner
What is your biggest fear as a Landlord?
Are you afraid Tenants will trash your rental?Tenant won't pay rent?The economy will turn and your rentals will sit vacant?You've over-extended yourself financially and the next problem will wipe you out?What keeps yo...
Dustin Morgan
Wholesaling - Listsource.com, Courthouse, Other?
Good afternoon, BP. I'm looking for your preferred medium to obtain data that has been helpful in your wholesaling experience. My specific plan is to send postcards to home owners in more rural areas outside of the ...
Alexander Parunin
Avoiding city (building) inspectors and code enforcement
We just recently started house renovation and got red tagged by the city inspector. I guess he saw dumpster while driving around or maybe neighbors complained. So we learned never leave dumpster in city limits.
Could...
Amanda H.
Can I be forced to accept Section 8?
I am located in Oregon, first time landlord. Our open house is tomorrow and someone has already mentioned they have Section 8 vouchers. My understanding is that it is an opt-in program? But that conflicts with the fac...
Wade Sikkink
Examples of Real World Negotiating Techniques
Sometimes people struggle with how to employ negotiating tactics that they read about in real world situations. The BP community has probably collectively negotiated more real estate deals than any other group in the...