Jan Upande
Renting to someone with an ITIN
Hello Friends,Want to know your advise about renting to someone who is a single Hispanic mother with 3 kids. I have 2 questions:1. The mother has an ITIN (issued in 2010) and does not have a Social, but has a 18 year...
Account Closed
Social Media and Business
I use social media everyday for my business. I have found it valuable if leveraged in a creative manner. However, it does not play a large role in my “normal” life. Over the years I have found it fun to be able to kee...
Sam Leon
Applicant social media quotes
How much weight do you put on a new applicant's quotes on social media?I have one that says "When I am not an alcoholic, I am a chocoholic".What do you think? Red flag?Do you have applicants that says something that ...
Brolin Whitaker
Direct Mail to Probate - Should I use my Company Name?
Hello BiggerPockets,I currently market for wholesale deals by sending direct mail campaigns to probate estate executors. I use my company name as the header of the mail pieces. I also have a FB page and other social m...
Andy Saintilus
Building Wealth While Working a 9 to 5
Starting my journey into real estate investing was challenging just like starting any other business venture. To be honest, I didn't think I would make it this far, not because I didn't believe in myself but because i...
Vitaliy Merkulov
Alternatives to Credit Reports for Tenant Screening
As some of you might have heard, that credit reports are no longer going to contain some negative information on the reports according to this this article "Credit Reports to Exclude Certain Negative Information, May ...
Ivor Grisel
High cashflow, large downpayment vs. Low cashflow, no downpayment
Hey everyone,My girlfriend and me are looking for our first rental property, using the overvalue on our own home. There are two possibilities. Both not certain, but want some of your insights for the consideration on ...
Foster Algier
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Why social media is killing your business"NEW YORK – March 8, 2017 – Face it, some days you wish social media would just go away so you can get back to running your small business. Sure, you like Facebook for keeping ...
Chris Grant
EIN vs social security
I recently created two separate LLCs. One for holding title to my rentals and the other for managing flips and and the rentals. When I went to open a bank accounts for each they asked me if I wanted to use my Social S...
Charles Svagera
Finding Vacant Property Owner
If I find the property owner of a vacant property and then I am able to find them on Facebook or Twitter or another social media site, is it appropriate to send them a private message inquiring about buying the proper...