Carter Bushman
Owning another business while investing in Rentals
Hey all, my father and I are looking into buying some rental property together in Columbia South Carolina. The question I have is if there is anything special I need to look out for as my father does own his own busin...
Karthik Natarajan
Multi Unit Property Tax Estimation
Am looking to buy a multi unit property in Columbus, OH and trying to estimate what the property tax would be.
I checked in the Franklin county assessor website and was able to find the property tax estimator. (https...
Shari Lawson
Has This Happened to You?
I purchased a property in San Antonio, updated it and rented it out. All records stated that the property was 1470sq ft and I was paying property taxes based on a 1470sq ft house. The house was appraised at the time o...
Sriram Kumar Bikkina
Keep an eye on fraudulent private lenders
Hello Everyone,I am new to RE investing and am closing a deal by end of next week. I was almost a victim of mortgage scam and wanted to share my experience here so that it can help new investors.Background: I closed a...
Andrew Kennedy
Challenge to Pay Closing Costs While Abroad
Hey BP fam,I am under contract for my first investment property (Woot!). For closing costs/down payment, the title company says I can pay using only: 1.) wire transfer, or 2.) personal/cashier check, if provided 2 wee...
Pyrrha Rivers
Tenants with non-traditional income sources please help!
I'm brand new to the tenant screening experience and would like your feedback on a pair of prospects who came to my last showing.During the conversation, the two young ladies mentioned they have been roommates for yea...
Wayne Clark
BRRRR - Manufactured Home - Financing Options
I close on my first investment property this week. It is a manufactured home on a permanent foundation. The home will be de-titled at closing. I am purchasing using private money and funding the rehab myself. My quest...
Christopher Munn
Do I Get Info Before I Sign Purchase Agreement?
I think I know the answer to this question but I would like to verify it with the BP community. A partner and I are very close to closing our first multifamily and first REI. It's a small 6 unit that we see value in b...
Chris Armstrong
Rental Property Tenant Screening Services Charleston SC 29492
Hello BPI am closing on my first rental property June 13 which is approximately 1 week away. I just wanted to ask how current land lords are doing tenant screenings and if there are any services that you would recomme...
Zach Shrader
What documents to ask for before buying property
Hello all, I'm looking at an 11 unit multi family in the Ohio area. 9 units are 2 bed 1-1/2 bath and 2 units are 2 bed 1 bath.
I know there's some obvious things I need to ask for like the rents and stuff. But sh...