Sam Burrell
wait 2 months for perfect tenants or get medium tenant in now?
We have applicants who seem like the perfect tenants but can't move in for two months, or another applicant who is only grade B- (based solely on income, otherwise they check out fine) who can move in right away. Both...
Jesse Pascoe
Loan to make up difference between sale price and appraised value
Hi, I have a problem I think I've solved but I lack the experience to work out all the details. I have rental property which is on a large develop able lot with a shop in the city. I worked out a deal to sell it to m...
Burt L.
What Are Your Favorite Questions to Flesh-Out A Sellers Motivation?
In working in a strong market, I find that using the time honored question of - If I pay cash and close quickly, what is the least you would take? - kills deals as they know this is desperation pricing and they aren...
Steve Gress
How much to Estimate when Foundation is Compromised?
Hello everyone,I am looking at a house that has major foundation compromises and will need to be fixed. The last time in this house, the majority of the basement was wet. In general, how does everyone estimate this, o...
Kumar Gaurav
Lender offering better refinance rate with a buy down
Hello,I am in the process of Refinancing my loan and lender is offering me a better if I buydown the mortgage by $50,000.Although it's feasible to pay down principal by additional $50,000 at closing. I will end up com...
Jon Martin
Do guests even use dressers?
I know I never do. Looking through listings recently I've noticed that a lot of them don't have dressers, and if they do you can tell it's mostly decorative because they don't look very useful (short/shallow drawers, ...
Raj Singh
Need help analyzing this deal in big city Asia
I need advice from outsiders because this is a complicated family deal. This is my first deal. I want to try and be as objective as possible and so I value your opinion!My father inherited a building with 2 older brot...
Meg K.
Panicking Part 2
Update: I've been screening prospective tenants like crazy! No one has met the requirements. Last week i added Section 8 as an option. Wow, these people are spoiled. They are looking for single homes. I guess Sec....
Jay Moore
Recommendations and Advice on Landlord Insurance
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I'm a new landlord and want to ensure that I have the right insurance coverage for my rental property. I've read about the importance of landlord insurance in protecting against potenti...
Jackson Sandland
Replacement Windows and Sliding Glass Doors
I have a rental property on Martha's Vineyard and I've been getting estimates for replacing windows and sliding glass doors. The property has one section that was built in 1921, though I don't believe the windows are ...