Matt S
Guru Programs for Private $
Anyone have success with a program specific to finding private $. There are a few out there, Cowgill is one that comes to mind. Thanks.
Jerry Lucker
Tenants can’t be evicted in winter months
Dateline Seattle. Kshama Sawant,a Seattle City council member, is trying to make it a law that tenants can’t be evicted November through March - our winter months.Has anyone heard of anything like this anywhere else i...
Lisa Hoyt
When should you lower rent to attract qualified tenants? Ever?
Background: My sister lives in MA, has owned a 2 family house for many years. Our mother lived in the apartment for 17, when she moved out sister used a broker to find tenants (when they had to leave - student visa e...
James Park
Prospective Tenant was turned off by thorough tenant screening process
This is the first time listing the rental property as an agent representing myself. I almost went through an eviction on my last property in Chicago and wanted to be extremely cautious when screening a prospective ten...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: If you've bought a property in 2022, how did you find it?
Welcome to our question of the week!
We know that this year is more challenging for finding deals for a lot of people, so we want to know where and how you found you deal this year. Was there a program or company you...
Jeremy D.
Quitting the day job to do REI full time
I know this subject has been discussed numerous times in various threads on BP, but I'm going to bring it up again.
I am looking for feedback from anyone that has gone from investing and managing their own properties...
Linda Thomas
Let's talk pets in a rental house
Hi everyone,
How does everyone handle pets in their rentals. Currently in PA. pet deposits, non refundable pet fees, or pet rent? why or why not? and what are the fees you use for dog, cat, rabbit, ginea pig?
I'm ...
Sophie Grizzle
House Hacking My First Investment Property!
Hey Everyone! I'm super excited that 2023 is going to be the year I buy my first investment property. I just relocated to Pensacola, Florida and I'm on the hunt for a deal. I'm planning to use my FHA loan to buy a sma...
Ashley Sommer
Can I request prospective tenant complete application before showing unit?
Hi,
I've read the BP tenant screening guide but I still have a question I cannot find the answer to. I'm am soon to close on my first duplex (in which I will be living in one of the units). I have started to...
Alex Aguilar
Best cities for cash flow
I live in the bay area and am looking to invest for cash flow. California isn't a great place to do that right now. I hear that the mid west tends to be the best place for cash flow. I was wondering what cities are p...