Rahni Walden
Best way to maximize profit when selling?
Hello all, I have a single family property that I've been renting out for some time and I am thinking it is about time to sell so I can roll this into maybe a smaller multi-family property or multiple single family pr...
Evan Ross
Managing rent increases
Hi all - I own and manage three duplexes in the Boston area (Medford). I have been cautious about raising rents as I try to maintain goodwill with the tenants. It's been less of an issue with my first two properties w...
Account Closed
The "lost my wallet and somone overdrafted my acct" excuse
Hey BP folks, looking for a situation opinion here. First time this has happened to me.I solely utilize buildium's e-pay service for rent collection and for the fisrt time had an "echeck" reversed for NSF. The tenant ...
Karen Smith
The Rise of Private Lending: What's Your Experience?
With more investors turning to private money lenders for faster funding, what benefits have you seen from using private financing versus traditional bank loans?
Christine Humphrey
"Newbie" Asking for Help - Paralyzed with Fear
Hi BP,
You know how they ask at the end of each podcast "What do you believe sets apart successful real estate investors from all those who give up, fail, or never get started?" --- well, I have been in the "never g...
Kirk B
This isn't easy
I'm just a little disappointed this morning because I found out another of my low 50% rule offers was rejected. This is my 6th rejection in the last 3 weeks. I was hoping that this one would get accepted because I rea...
Rocky Pe Benito
Done with Portland Metro Market!
Hi Everyone,I would like to get your thoughts on cash flowing areas right now, outside of the big markets. It's almost impossible to cash flow anything in the Portland metro area right now, and that includes the outsk...
Cassandra Sifford
Offer Accepted, but Sellers Realtor is Unresponsive
HAPPY MONDAY (says no one) BP Peeps!!! I put an offer in on my 1st investment property almost a month ago. Purchasing it from an older gentleman (in his 80's) who is very sick. Got a portion of the inspection done ...
Shanna Nikole
New to Bigger Pockets community
Hi! I am super excited to be on this site and to get started. I'm currently in the Los Angeles area but hope to invest my first SFR in Dallas, TX. I am interested in house hacking. I am listening to BP podcasts and re...
Armand R.
High Closing Cost on my First Deal - need advice!
Hi all!
I just completed my first deal in Illinois and I am looking for feedback on the closing costs. Here's some information about the deal:
Purchase price: $105,000Renovation cost: $27,500ARV appraised: $140,000R...