Pete Kelly
Software
Can someone recommend a software program that helps manage rental properties, in particular, expenses and income?
Major Robertson
I Was told "No one will pre-approve a 203k loan" by a broker
So I called a mortgage broker as I found a house I'd like to purchase and renovate with a 203k loan. The mortgage broker said that you can't get a pre-approval for an FHA 203k loan and doesn't know anyone that would d...
Nick J.
Internet Fax VS. Hardline Fax
I'm so tired of my fax/printer/scanner
I wrote a blog a while back on how irritating my fax/printer/scanner really is.
I started researching some different internet fax services. The idea to me is great, the prices...
Jonathan C.
Lender Problems Galore When Selling Rehabs
So I don't seem to have a big problem in finding good rehab projects to buy, I don't seem to have too much of a problem getting those properties renovated on time and on budget (more or less), don't have a problem get...
Patrick Baker
New Investor - Max Leverage and Cash Flow?
Bigger Pockets,
I'm new to the game and would greatly appreciate some advice on what you pros would do to maximize return on cash given my resources and current situation. I'm in the DFW market with at least 120k cas...
Jon Dow
Is it ever a good idea to pay for training/seminars?
I have learned a ton on BP and I completely agree with the notion of not paying the gurus to teach you stuff they may or may not be doing. However, is it ever a good idea to spend money on some training or to get acce...
Michael Kissel
CapEx killing cash flow analysis
I've been looking for my first rental property in Buffalo, NY area and using the rental property analysis tool from this site to do evaluations. I use estimates of 5% vacancy, 5% repair & maintenance and 10% cape...
John Tran
Refinance of rental properties
Hello BP Experts,
I have a quick question.
I want to pull out some equity from my 9 existing rentals. Each of them valued about 250K all paid off and cash flowing. First Carolina Bank of GA offer me a $750k LOC fo...
Emily Beatty
COVID-19 - Tenants don't want an Appraiser to Enter
I am in the process of refinancing one of my rental properties and need an appraiser to enter. The tenants do not want the appraiser to enter due to COVID-19 concerns. There is a multi-generational family living in th...
Justin Foster
How should I outsource bookkeeping?
I'm looking for advice on how to best outsource bookkeeping for a rental portfolio of 15 - 20 SFR and small MFH units. Here's some background. 1) I suck at bookkeeping. I'm in the process of getting everything cau...