Abu Kemahj
New member from Jersey Shore
Hello to all BP members. My name name is Abu and I am introducing myself from Southern New Jersey. I feel privileged to be amongst you all with your passion, eagerness, and commitment to REI. I'm compelled to say that...
Jason Woodford
First deal in the books!
I'm excited to announce that I locked up my first rental property in July! I'm a bit delayed with this post because I've had a lot going on over the past couple of months but still wanted to share my story. I was (a...
Aaron Murphy
Schedule E tax question
I am looking for some help to clarify the way that income reported on my taxes will affect my debt to income ratio? It is my goal to minimize my income as much as possible using legitimate expenses and depreciation e...
Craig Curelop
New Jersey Landlord Forms now Available
Do you own property in Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton, Camden, Newark, or Jersey City, New Jersey? These forms are for you! Check them out here: http://get.biggerpockets.com/forms/nj/For all other states we have availab...
Collin Schwartz
Dispute of Condition of Property. Filthy Unit.
I am turning a unit in Omaha with an inherited tenant whose unit contained, grease all over stoves and vents, cobwebs/dust on walls, really bad odor (cigarettes), blackened floors and shower. He says the unit was like...
Jean W.
Live in landlord, need a lease term preventing working from home
Hi I'm Jean, I have a small property that I am a landlord of. I live in the house with tenants. And have a back house that I rent to a tenant separately. I currently have one live in tenant, and I want to have a room...
Lonnie Hammond
Virtual office or UPS mailbox
During a recent conversation with a friend, I was told that I could increase my DUNS score and/or business credit by obtaining a Google Voice number and a Virtual Office. According to my friend as long as my company ...
Account Closed
Typical rent increase per year
How much do you typically increase rent per year? Is it different in a hot market vs. a slow market? Please share what market you invest in.
Justin Goodin
Thoughts On Earning CCIM Designation?
If you have a CCIM designation, what was your experience like earning it? How much time did it occupy you in your life? Has this benefited your real estate investing career? Basically asking if it's worth the money :)...
Nadia Raphael
New to BP, newbie at Investing and looking to learn A LOT from the BP family
Hi BP family!Nadia here from NYC! I'm a first-time investor looking to network, learn and purchase my first investment property this year! I'm excited to interact, learn and grow my investment knowledge with some fant...