Josh Matteson
Lender changed rates because they weren't going to make enough
I'm currently locked into a rate in a new home mortgage. Today I was notified that they are no longer going to honor the rate because they are no longer going to honor the program that I was enrolled in. My rate jumpe...
Rob Kulp
My first eviction in Indiana
Hi everyone,I have a sfh rental in Elkhart Co. Indiana. I have/had the tenants on a lease option that expires today, April 30th 2015. I trusted these people since we've known each other for a few years prior to them...
Kelli E.
Self-Directed IRA: Yes or No??
Hello,
I'm still a newbie around here and I've read a lot about SDIRA but am still not sure if it's right for me?? I've come across some great real estate opportunities but not sure my options to fund them. ...
Heather E Ingersoll
Seattle area rental market
I have a house coming up for rent in Burien, just slightly south of west Seattle in a great neighborhood. Curious what other landlords are seeing in the market. A quick check of Zillow shows quite a few houses sitting...
Cassidy Burns
Shooting at Multifamily Building. How to keep tenants calm?
Hi BP,I thought this would be a great thread to get started to share how landlords are handling these situations . My apartment complex had a shooting this evening and now the police department is handling the guilty ...
Manuel Sarabia
Looking to begin flipping in Las Vegas. Just looking for general opinions.
A little backstory on me. I've had my license for 9 yrs. 2 as a broker. Been doing flips in California for about 3 years now. Been doing fairly well and know the process from start to bottom. I want to dive into a ...
Michael Palma
Finished first flip in Orlando. 6 offers,bought second one today!
Hey Bigger Pockets! My wife and I just completed our first flip in the Orlando area. This is something we've been wanting to do for a while now and this community gave us the tools needed to stand atop that cliff an...
Tyler Vinsand
My first direct mail experience
Hello BP community,While driving around my area, I came across a 3 bed 2 bath house with the ideal characteristics of a home to target with direct mail: overgrown grass, stained vinyl, crinkled blinds in the windows, ...
Matt R.
Why you need at least 3% rental appreciation annually-buy&holders
This investment fundamental 101 seems to be overlooked by some on BP. Inflation can cut your rental income in half every 15 years historically.Your rental income today will not have the same buying power if it is not ...
Jalan Johnson
Buying single family home from family friend for first deal
Hi,My name is Jalan (Jay-Len) and i'm a 22 year old in the RDU area. I am a complete rookie in the real estate investing field and I would love some advice for an opportunity i have coming up. I've been looking to pur...