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We are working to setup our first couple lease option properties and see how we like this strategy - on paper, it looks much better than traditional rental properties/tenants. Anyhow, for those experienced in lease o...
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Will I be able to get financing through a bank to buy a property if I am self employed and get a 1099 instead of a W-2?
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Hello BiggerPockets,I've been active in the BP community over these past couple of weeks and have met a solid group individuals. I was wondering if other BP members in Orange County, CA would be interested in meeting...
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Hello everyone,After lurking for a while I've decided to post and say hello. Now that my husband is done with grad school and earning a bit more I've started to listen to the podcasts and read experiences with more in...
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I have my rental listed with zillow and I receive a lot of application requests without seeing the home. I typically do not allow applications without a tour first. Some people are out of state, but I feel you shoul...
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Hi, I am based in South Florida -- looking to buy first rental property, looking out of state at Markets like Columbus, Memphis, Pittsburgh.Targeting cash flowing properties on the east coast. Looking to connect with ...
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Hello folks,I'm renting out one of my properties for the first time. After a few applications I've finally narrowed down to one applicant (with his gf). Besides the information Zillow provides (emerging credit score i...
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Hello Folks!Got a newbie question. I recently closed on my first rental apartment here in NY. The seller is renting it back from me for the first year at least. My question is do you have a separate account where you...
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Hi folks,I'm looking for a few good recommendations for property managers in Rockville, MD. I have a 4bd/2bth with bonus room/office (~1,800 sqft) single fam resident. This is time sensitive so I appreciate all consid...