I'm looking for a new screening service. The one I use now emails the tenants and asks them to to sign up and approve, etc. The system sends them an email and makes them jump through hoops, even though I enter their i...

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This is my first post although I have been a long-term lurker! I've learned so much from this site already and would appreciate guidance on an issue I have with a rental, since I haven't been able to find a simi...

Hey BP fam,I am under contract for my first investment property (Woot!). For closing costs/down payment, the title company says I can pay using only: 1.) wire transfer, or 2.) personal/cashier check, if provided 2 wee...

Hello,Ive been gone a while from bigger pockets but I’ve recently had issues renting out a vacant home in el paso tx.Im in the Navy and live in San Diego so its hard for me to get the work done from here. I cant find ...

We came across this deal and we're not willing to pass it up. We weren't planning on going into commercial real estate this soon but here we are, trying to learn what we need to to get it done.

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Hey BP'ers, another "what to do" situation. Tried to search for similar forum post before posting but didn't come up with anything. When tenants make an EFT/Echeck payment Buildium/Forte apply a 3 day hold period and ...

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My wife and I recently bought a house in Seattle. We are living in the top half, and are just finishing up some work on the basement unit so we can rent it out. I am hoping for some advice, or links I can go t...

We took over management of a property this year.  I just put signs out Saturday and have about 10 calls on the property in the last 3 days.  I've been listening to the podcasts for quite a while and this is my first p...

Happy Sunday!I was recently in the process of gaining a pre-qualification for purchasing an investment home (buy and hold rental). Our starting target range ~$100K. I spoke with a lender who was referred to me by my r...

Some hard money lenders and brokers may have to comply with new licensing requirements for lending on residential property. Depending on what State you are working in, if you are lending your own money on residenti...