Tony Castronovo
Is there any etiquette left on social media?
Maybe I am old school...but I really think if you reach out to someone to make a colleague request on Bigger Pockets that you should make an introduction...send a message with your request and maybe suggest why you wo...
Aaron Bard
Need Advice on Screening Tenants!
Hey everyone!I've just finished rehab on one of my rental units in my first property.My first showing is this Friday evening, and I need some advice on screening potential tenants.I have gotten some pointers along the...
Brian Cooke
Tenant won't pay online, what is good alternative?
I inherited a tenant in a purchase recently. Previous landlord drove to the property to collect every month. I'd rather not do that, so I suggested paying online. It is an elderly tenant, and she said she "isn't good ...
Mel Hayes
Moving to electronic rent collection
Hi all,First I have to say, finding this Forum has been a life changing experience for me and I'm just so excited so my apologies if I'm asking lots of questions. I inherited a tenant who has been getting their rent ...
Collin Bryston Adams
Would you allow tenants to pay rent via Zelle?
I’ve started allowed one of my tenants to pay rent via Zelle.It’s basically a direct deposit. If it matters she is also a section 8 tenant and only pays $150 of the $1200 rent.
Casey Rouse
Property taxes > Mortgage
My property taxes are now 76% of my mortgage. Last year we had a double digit increase, and almost double digit again this year. This is not only a direct attack on investors, but also retirees and other people on fix...
Marvin S.
What makes a leased occupied SFH a good investment property?
Hi all. I am currently in discussion with a seller of a SFR that is currently and has been rented for close to 2 years @$1,100 in the Birmingham AL market. The current rent and asking price gives a gross rent yield c...
Aaron Hollingshead
Diary of my first Brrrr – managed from across the world
I thought it might be interesting to share my experience with my first Brrrr property as I oversee the process taking place in New Mexico from my home of residence in Doha, Qatar. We first saw the house while visiting...
Rob Pasche
Multiple partners combining to make cash offer on flip
Like the title says, myself and 4 others are combining money to purchase a house and rehab with straight cash. We will all be contributing unequal amounts but since I'm doing all the work, they've agreed I will get...
Michelle Minch
Favorite iPad Apps
I've had my iPad for a few months now, so I'm still discovering apps that make my work life easier. Here's my favorites:
(Some are paid, some are free)
+QuickOffice
+DropBox (syncs with Dropbox on all my devices)
+S...