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I own two fully paid out single family homes through a 1031 exchange, my original thought process is to keep them long term since that's been what I've done in the past, however I am contemplating changing my strategy...
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As I'm sure many/most everyone here has had happen - I just had a tenant leave in the middle of the night last night with no warning etc (at least according to the other tenants - my management company is still trying...
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Hi BP family, Does anyone start off a new tenant with a MTM term or maybe a 3-6 month lease before committing to a full year lease ? In an effort to make sure you are happy with the tenant and is a good fit ? I Ha...
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Looking to really start analyzing deals in southern California and out of state. Wondering if there are any referrals for good lenders who can give me an idea of the options out there? I'm looking at a pretty good tri...
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My name is Andres Padilla, and I specialize in buying real estate properties for short-term leasing, long-term leasing, and property flipping. My primary target area is Champaign, IL. As a general contractor, I have a...
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Can someone recommend a VERY simple app or software program for analysis and bookkeeping? Specifically, we have a commercial property in California that recently had a massive increase in the fire insurance premium. A...
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Hello everyone,
My name is Tag Ogren, I live just outside Asheville, North Carolina. I mostly grew up in Norther Illinois but spent a lot of time as a kid in Asheville. My wife and I bought our first home in Ill...
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My partner and I purchased a home using an interest only loan last year and rehabbed it in order to make it a STR. All of this was done in our LLC name. It's been renting great, but now the loan is coming due and I am...
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Hi Bigger pockets,I am a new investor in my early 20s with a stable income, good credit, and +30k in savings. I am looking for the best way to start my portfolio with either single-family or multi-family homes in Long...
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I have a tenant that has been in a lease for one year. he is building a house but is unsure when it will be complete so he wants to go to an month by month lease or possible an 6 month lease. should I raise the rate a...