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Seattle Requires Landlords To Take Bad Apples . . .
Seattle has decided you don't control your destiny or your property
1. you don't have a choice in who you can accept for your rental . . . .
WA Supreme Court approves Seattle law requiring landlords to accept f...
Nathan Gesner
What was your biggest mistake starting out as a Landlord?
We've all new to this game at some point. What was the biggest mistake you made when getting started? Did you discriminate against someone?Did you find your lease in the bottom of a Cracker Jack box?Did you let emotio...
John Ringgold
What's the typical lease missing that you've added to yours?
What is one thing you've added to your lease that may not be in the standard lease that has prevented a problem you had from happening again? Not looking for the specific wording unless you'd like to share, but the "...
Christopher L.
Permits, red tags, inspectors -- oh, my! (Caught -- what to do?)
Appetizer (skip to the Meat and Potatoes, if you want to get to the point)I’m requesting specific knowledge on the red tagging process, permits, and inspectors to try to save what was supposed to be a new family busin...
Aaron Lietz
Wholesaling Mentor Programs: Are they worth it?
Hello all, I've been reading, listening, and studying real estate investment pathways for a couple of years now and one thing I keep coming across are RE wholesaler "mentor" programs. Here I'm thinking of courses like...
Kurt Gardner
Will you do your own taxes this year?
I have searched the forums and blogs on the subject, and it seems to be slightly leaning toward CPA/professional preparation.I have used a professional for the last 10 years and each year, my costs have increased (we ...
Jill F.
The affordable housing situation right now is desperate.
I just listed an apartment on Friday. It's in a "D" neighborhood. It's my first turnover in over 3 years (39 months) in these buildings (2 side-by-side quads). I had **13** solid, completed applications (not just vag...
Clay Manship
Diary of an FHA 203k Loan Deal
Hello BiggerPockets family!Well, it's official. After a lengthy process, I have finally put my first personal residence under contract. It is a 4-unit apartment building, which will allow me to utilize FHA 203k financ...
Edward Stephens
Should I take a hardship withdrawal from my 401(k) for a down payment?
Dear BP Community, I am actively looking to purchase both units of a duplex, live in one unit and lease one unit (house hack). I found a property that I’m considering making an offer on, and I’m analyzing different ...
Matt Inouye
BRRRR - Low Appraisals
Hi BP Community,I recently encountered a situation with my primary residence that got me thinking about how it might impact my use of the BRRRR strategy.I recently refinanced my personal residence with about 60%LTV. ...