Flora Granter
Neighbors stealing power from the rental house when it is vacant
We have been dealing with finding a quality renter in this winter season. This morning we found out that our neighbors are stealing power from our vacant rental house. This is a desirable neighborhood with good scho...
Mike Mazzucco
Licensing requirements for Hard Money Lending in Arizona
Hi guys! Anyone out here a private hard money lender in AZ? Trying to get my head around all the requirements to get in to the game. It seems like you (maybe) need a Mortgage Broker or a Mortgage Banker license in A...
Austin Davis
Laptop/tablet/Operating system recommendations please.
Good morning!I am in the market for a new personal/business computer that I would use for email, bigger pockets and to hold my tax information.I like the idea of the 2-in-one laptop/tablet, but since technology has ch...
Ted Kawabata
Detecting roaches at the CHECK OUT inspection
OK I don't see a post answering this questions, either on BP or on the web. Help!I'm checking out a tenant and he did an amazing job cleaning. The place looks GREAT in every way. But there is a big roach problem th...
Ace A.
Safety Rules for Tenants
Hi BP!
So, I'm updating my safety rules that I have all my tenants sign prior to moving in my units and was wondering if there are other items I should add?
(Not in order)
1) Check and Replace Smoke Alarms every 6 ...
Kyle D Birch
Chicago 2 Flat BRRRR diary
I purchased 11147 S Longwood in Chicago on June 26th for $159,000 @ 4% down with all closing costs paid by the buyer. The home was listed for $200,00. The home was listed as a SFH with related living. The home has 2 ...
Paul Winka
Water key shut-off at the street a standardized design?
Today I learned that the water shutoff valve at the street is done with a simple tool such as this one:Water key with t-style handle link.I always thought that the homeowner either turned it off in the basement or the...
Jozo Cosic
Commercial Property as a first investment-yes/no
Hi! My name is Jozo and I am big fan of Bigger Pockets. Actually after watching only one video on Youtube I decided to start investing in Real Estates. And here I am after only few weeks I found one deal which is temp...
Allen McGlashing
Options for funding my 3rd deal.
Hello everyone,I am working on my 3rd deal. Here’s my story I house -hacked my first 2 homes and now I am looking to buy my first out of state investment property in FL. I contacted 2 banks so far I plan on calling mo...
Bill Dodge
List of excessive damages that can be deducted from deposit
My first tenant is moving out and it is not going smoothly.There seems to be a lot of excessive damage to the house and I want to know what is normally considered excessive damage.Is there a standard listing of typica...