Bill B.
Can an introvert be successful in REI?
One of the things that I repeatedly see in the forums is the critical need to network. I understand the whys and I even understand the how to methods of networking that have been discussed.
But, I am not a forward...
Kameron Patterson
Should I trade in my car to improve DTI if I am a Realtor?
Looking to trade in my $30k car to improve my debt to income. However, I will definitely take a loss on it as I just purchased it 2 months ago. I recently became set on being a real estate investor and have had buyers...
Shaun Reilly
Retail Cash Sales
I was reading an article and there were some hypothetical situations and one of the things ended up being a pretty clean cash offer at ~$200K for a rehabbed house.
What I could not get past is that I just can...
Amy Mueller
tenants complain of paranormal activity
Two days before rent was due my tenant asked if I had been at their house the night before because the garage door was up and the light upstairs was off that they usually leave on. I had not and suggested that the ga...
Pavel Sakurets
How I lost 30k in one day by getting fooled by a con artist
We had a commercial property listed for sale or rent at 809 Main St Hopkins, MN.I showed it to Phillip (Blain) Bundy, he liked it and said that he wanted to purchase it on rent to own option and asked me to reduce ren...
Daniel Guerra
Down payment for Contractors
Do you give a down payment to a Contractor before he does work?
I'm having a hard time finding contractors that would do work without a down payment.
I feel like even with a contract, a contractor could just walk ...
Chris Martin
If your tenants could give you a grade, what would it be?
I'd like BP Nation's input on your tenant's view of you (as a landlord, leasing agent, resident manager, etc.) as seen through your tenant's eyes. 'A' to 'F'. I'd also be interested as to the hows and whys relating...
Art Maydan
Renter Wants to Install Dish and Phone Jack
I'm at work and my renter just texted me that AT&T is at my house and where can he put the dish. My wife and I live upstairs and he just moved in downstairs. He's asking if they can put a dish on OUR balcony or on...
Paul Rodriguez
Largest Barrier of Entry for First-Time Investors?
As an individual who works with a variety of investors at all different levels in the game... and sees multiple many investment opportunities a month. I started this thread to look more closely at what holds back firs...
Billy Cha
New Landlords, Inherited tenants, Upcoming renewal
Hi All,My Wife and I recently acquired our 1st rental property and inherited long term tenants along with the existing lease. Now the lease is set to expire soon and we'd like to increase the rent and incorporate a co...