Max Creasy
Primary or Investment Property?
So... the big question I have is whether or not to buy a primary residence or an investment property first. My fiancé would prefer us to get into a primary residence first BEFORE kicking off our investing career and i...
Shuo Jiao
What will your reaction if your tenant sent you this?
"Hi,
Hope you are doing well! I recently learnt that the gap between tenants is usually over 30 days.
If I can have a new tenant ready (one approved by you) on the same day that I deliver my move out notice, would ...
Brandon Obrien
Management co. no contact agreement
I'm trying to choose a rental management company for my first investment property. I was told by one company that they have a requirement that the owner cannot contact the tenant. Its seems odd first to give up the a...
Anna Milligan
2 working parents and 4 kids... getting into REI
Hello, My name is Anna Milligan and I'm new to Bigger Pockets. I am a professional structural engineer in Columbus, Ohio. My husband and I have long been interested in real estate investment. We have four tiny human...
Jermaine Chad Ingram
Chicken or egg? What do I need first?
Hello everyone I have a process question. I’m currently partnering with a contractor and I am awaiting an estimate on the house that we’ve drawn out. Should I have an architect draw full MEP plans of the house before ...
Beth Matherne
Late fees and late rent
Good morning everyone, This is my first month of owning a 10 unit apartment building. It is in a downtown area but not in a horrible section. B-/C area. There is a PM responsible for collecting the rent. In my lease r...
Karyn C.
Property Management Suspected of Fraud and Embezzlement
Hi everyone. I am new to Bigger Pockets, but I was hoping you might have some advice for me... I have a situation where I recently fired my PM in Arizona, because she was taking advantage of the fact that we li...
Abner Castaneda
Velocity Banking Question
From what I have seen it seems that velocity Banking is quite controversial.
I understand from a savings aspect that it won't be much of a difference to use a LOC compared to an extra mortgage payment, but is there ...
Aaron Xie
Tenant wants to put a hot tub
The tenant wants to put a tub in the back yard. They will pay for the purchase, installation, usage and maintenance of the tub. They will also be responsible for any possible damage to the house (such as leakage). Whe...
Anthoy James
Sent out a bunch of letters to absentees, what do you guys think?
So I sent out 1270 letters to absentees last week. I got 60 calls for a response rate of 4.7%.
To be honest, out of all these calls I only went out to see 2 of the owners, and made a few offers over the phone (mostly...