Jason Merchey
Budget Cuts
Are the potential budget cuts that will automatically happen if the losers in D.C. don't get their act together more likely to help or hurt the real estate investor, and how, and why?
Mandy S.
Proper process for accepting tenant applications
Hi all. Newbie question that I couldn't find an answer to (though I'm sure its on here somewhere!) We had about 8 showings to prospective renters today for a small house. Several expressed interest and asked for a ...
Louis Fernandes
Seeking Advice from BiggerPockets Community: Loan Direct LTD Legitimacy?
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I hope this post finds you all well. I am reaching out for some valuable insights and advice regarding an opportunity that has come my way, and your collective wisdom could make a signi...
Aaron Hunt
First time landlord requesting help with renting out property
Dear BP Community,
We are in contract for our first investment property. I am gearing up to rent the place out and wanted to get myself informed and setup.
Conduct open houses and viewings when the property becom...
Jerome Foster
Tenant Screening and Applications
With so many OPTIONS available, I would like a few suggestions on software/organizations that provide ONLINE tenant support. I am looking for some PROS/CONS from the BP family. Suggestions? I am looking to start ma...
David Avetisyan
City of Los Angeles Density Bonus Application
City of Los Angeles allows for new construction multi-units to apply for a ‘density bonus’ which allows one to develop 35% more units than allowed by zoning in return of providing 25% of the units to low income housin...
Thomas Sulz
Interest on a Promissory Note?
Hi All,I am looking to fund some RE investments via private financing and had some general questions I was hoping the community could give me some feedback on.Obviously, the terms around a private loan could be struct...
Spencer Speckles
Reasons to apply for commercial zoning exception or variance
I have a property in the central business district (C-1). I’ve been trying to lease the building for several years and have not been successful. Here’s my problem: the available space is at street level and the permit...
William J Hamm
Private Lender - To Good To be True or Not (David Tuttle)
Recently I came across an individual that is offering private money loans at 3% interest up to $3M loans. This caught my eye. This lender does require an application fee to start the loan process. To this point, I'...
Taylor McClung
First come, first qualified?
Hi fellow landlords!I currently use a policy for accepting tenants where I say that the first applicant who turns in their complete application and is qualified will get the unit. This works out well most of the time ...