Jean Bolger
bulk appliance sources?
Hi! I'm needing a dozen stoves (the little ones) and fridges. Does anyone have any tips for sources that might provide bulk discounts? Or any idea how much/if any/ discount I might be able to negotiate? So far I ha...
Robert Joiner
Real Estate Rookie in Dallas
Greetings all, I'm Rob in Dallas, I'm a Mortgage Banking and Operation Professional. I also have my degree in Marketing. I'm working to establish myself as a Wholesaler. I'm excited about the possibilities this site ...
Kimberly T.
Can "having a job" be part of your tenant screening criteria?
Hear me out.
Let's say part of your screening criteria is a minimum of 3x rent as income. In CA and some (all?) other states, you cannot discriminate based on source of income. That means if the prospective...
Reggie Nworie
Solutions for Common Concerns from New Real Estate Investors
Introduction: We have found that there are some common worries that many new real estate investors experience. In this post, we outline some of the most common concerns we hear from our clients and share some of the s...
Ed B.
Is it necessary to pay loan fees upfront?
I'm applying for a $125,000 construction loan. Lender wants 1 pt. and is offering 5%, due in two years.He wants the 1 pt. ($1250) upfront. I told him I'd prefer it be deducted from loan proceeds. He claims it's refund...
Ani Shan
Looking for a property manager in Scottsdale
Hi BP fam! I have an airbnb ready to go life. I have a cleaning company while I'll be managing the property remotely. Can someone suggest a local property manager on demand? Someone who can occasional come to check th...
Sean Monahan
travel nurse leases and insight
Hello BP community! I have decided to do short term rentals of my home in baltimore to travel nurses and other traveling professionals. Does anyone have experience with this? Adjustments to leases, amenities provided,...
Kevin Lisewski
Using 1031 for both rental AND vacation home
My lender is telling me 4 days out from closing that I can't use 1031 funds to buy a vacation home. Is that valid?I sold a rental in March, and used over half the 1031 value to buy another rental, and planned to use t...
Shelly Moses
Happy Tuesday, Bigger Pockets Community!!
1/14/25
Hello, Bigger Pockets Community!
My name is Shelly, and I’m excited to be part of this forum. I live in the Metro Atlanta area (near Gwinnett, Walton, and Rockdale counties) and am open to opportunities in o...
Matt Liu
Overcoming the income obstacle for conventional
I found one mortgage broker who is willing to qualify me for a triplex BASED ON THE CASHFLOW ALONE. She said: All you need is the money for the downpayment since the DebtCoverageRatio is so high. Of course... that was...