Michael K.
New to Chicago Investing
Hi Everybody.I have lived in Chicago my whole life and know Chicago pretty well except for Chicago's South Side. I am looking to buy a rental income property on the south side of Chicago.. In the past couple of years ...
David Toupin
Real Estate License Costs - Michigan
Hi All! I am starting to get into real estate investing, and was told that getting a real estate license is a great way show I am more serious about investing and will help my name carry more weight to bankers, other ...
Jenine Civil
Advice for 29 palms, CA area
Hi Everyone, I'm a real estate newbie about to make my first purchase in 29 palms. Any member have experience with the 29 palms area as a short-term rental? My husband and I plan on using it as a short-term rental an...
Kayla D.
Should I have STR guests (via Airbnb) complete a rental application
Hey y’all! Since listing my basement unit on Airbnb for stays 32+ days, I’ve gotten a few hits. Some of the leads have seemed very scammy - imagine someone willing to pay $22,000 for six months? Not me! But it’s happe...
George Cen
Have applicants/renters run their own credit reports?
Hey, I'd like to get both landlords' and renters' thoughts on this. During the application process, I believe it is beneficial for both the landlord and the renter to have the renter be the one that runs his/her own r...
Shaun Reilly
Ghosting on Craigslist
Does anyone know what will get you "Ghosted" on Craigslist?
I don't think I am doing anything that would get to that level, but I think I would like to post more than I do and more often.
Right now I po...
Natalie Wright
Is this is Ok? Looking to rent but sick of the scams
Hey there,
I don't know if this is really the place, but the usual sites are untrustworthy...
My husband and I are looking to rent in the Tampa, Orlando, Port Canaveral / Central Florida area. We've seen a huge am...
Bill Womeldorf
Having tenants pay using internet?
Hi everyone!I am debating weather or not having making a tenant pay rent on a smart phone/ or computer that would require internet is ethical. I would think the vast majority of renters now use internet on the daily a...
Brandon Turner
Hey BP Pro's
Hey Guys - This is Brandon (the new Editor and Community Director of BiggerPockets!)
Just wanted to introduce myself here on the Pro forum! If you and I aren't Colleagues yet- please feel free to send over the reques...
Jeff Yang
starting my first land developing project
I sent offer to one property that was on market for more than two years.
That property listed for $200k,one year later ,lowered to $150k.
right now is $84k.
I wrote an offer at $50k.
We reac...