David Cheng
What do you qualify as a proof of funds?
Currently have a listed 4-plex for sale, 100% occupied. As a screening tool, I ask for proof of funds before we bother a tenant and show the property. To me, any liquidity qualifies: bank letters, bank statements, sto...
Cory J Thornton
Is the need for affordable housing creating new markets?
I have been thinking through housing, affordability, and the effect on what until the last few years have been dead markets. Any home with a decent commute to a decent market is not affordable.
Over the last few yea...
James Ritter
Critique My Mailing (Pics Inside)
Hey Guys,So I am going to be starting my first even direct mail. I decided to take some big steps so I created my own yellow letter (was not easy) in order to save some cashola at least until the first deal hits my de...
Scott Trench
Does Getting Up Early Have Anything to Do with Your Success?
Wondering what actual real estate investors have to say about this subject. I don't get up early (wake up between 7:00 - 8:00 most days, 9:00AM + on the weekends). I feel that I am having moderate-high success thus fa...
Tom Cafarella
Why Bandit Signs Don't Work....
I’m here to give you the sobering truth: Bandit signs DO NOT WORKAs you probably know by now I am a real estate guru junkie. I’ve taken every course, ready every book and watched every webinar known to mankind. The...
Hilary C.
Do you want to help BiggerPockets become even better?
Hey everyone!My name is Hilary Catton, and if you don't know me, I am the Director of Customer Success for this amazing site you're currently on, BiggerPockets!My goal is to make BiggerPockets even more accessible, ea...
Russell Brazil
All Of My Tenants Have Nicer Cars Than Me
I was picking up the rent from one of my tenants tonight, and it occurred to me when they pulled up....every single one of my tenants has a considerably nicer car than me. Also almost all of my tenants (Except the one...
Sunny Karen
Planning to start investing in Detroit - any one use Upside investments?
Hello BP community,My family is evaluating a cash-flow market to get into - and we are close to finalizing on Detroit for various reasons (entry point, >1% RTP, strategic investments in parts of the city, ...)Based...
Anthony Chara
If You're Tired of Forced Rental Property Inspections, Read This
Over the past few years as I travel the country, I hear more and more people saying that their municipalities are now requiring Landlords to let the city into their rental properties. On top of that, the Landlor...
Kenneth Sok
Painted popcorn ceiling? Keep or remove in a rental.
Just closed on my 3rd rental. This beauty was built in 1977.I learned today how much "fun" there was in trying to peel off painted popcorn ceiling. It definitely doesn't want to come off easy. I've already taken out a...