Hello to everyone on BiggerPockets!!  I am Waylon Gates and I am a new member of BiggerPockets.  I have been involved with real estate investing since 2009.  I started out as a software company providing foreclosure i...

Okay first the good news. PenFed is really amazing when it comes to HELOCs for a Rental Property. 80% LTV. Very fast response. I applied Friday and heard Monday I was approved, "when do you want the appraisal?". Appra...

Hello BP,I have been wanting to ask this questions for about a year now, and have finally built up the guts to get some help on this topic. Hoping the BP communicate can provide the insight and guidance I have been ye...

New Resources for Real Estate Investors.I am going to list resources for real estate investors.Get Organized And Setting Up Shop As a beginning investor, there are things you need to do to get yourself organized. Maki...

Hey BPIm always giving my email in Facebook groups and I come across plenty of "lenders" but sometimes something just feels off, like it could be a scam. I emailed a Private money guy recently is offering 4% interest ...

I am a fix n fliper looking for a securities lawyer.  I am guessing I will need one if I am having private people lend on my projects?  My understanding is that when raising money for a large multi-family project a sy...

How feasible (if at all) is it to manage your own properties (rental) while being fully employed in thr corporate world?

Meaning, I have a 9-5 job. Will this hinder me in being able to manage a duplex/tripex myself? ...

Hello BP! I'm seeking input from a CPA or tax professional that might be able to help me regarding claiming expenses on an investment property. I'd like to know how much I can expect to receive back from taxes after c...

Tenant did not pay last 2 months of rent before end of lease moved out. As expected, the property have many areas damaged. After they moved out 30 days, PM sent me a painting quotation. Wow, it took 30 days to send me...

Stockton, CA Rental Market – From the Tenants Perspective.About 9 months ago I did a little "market research" because I was bringing a few new units in Stockton online. This week I had another one come up and since I ...