Suzanne Laird
Invest in Cashflow or Appreciating property?
I've been debating this for so long and I just can't decide what's best. I live in Greater Vancouver, Canada.. Would it be best to invest in a non-appreciating duplex that cashflows well (in Saskatoon or Edmonton- com...
Bernard Chouinard
20K worth it for Self Directed IRA?
I have a little over $20K in a old 401K. I was going to role it into a SD IRA but after talking to one adviser that works with SD IRA's she's telling me not to do it as its not much $$. I would like to this case tow...
Chris Seveney
What is the Best Way to Grow as a Private Lender
For those experienced in private lending: This question was posed to me in my membership group from an investor:What strategies have been most effective for scaling your loan volume to $5M+ per month? I'm particularly...
Sandy S Harris
Anyone Using Prospect Now??
I've come across this product, and I'm now testing it out. It's an online commercial real estate database of six million building owners, including phone numbers, mailing addresses and building details. The database ...
Joshua Elizondo
Raising rents on long term tenants?
I wanted to get some opinions on bringing rents up to market value. I’m closing escrow on a 4 Plex next week and there are two long-term tenants who are paying $995 per month. They have both been there for over 5 y...
Brady Hoffpauir
Pull funds, Roll-over to self-directed, or keep in 401k
Question from an investor: They would like to use their retirement account to invest in RE. From a long term investment perspective (10-20 yrs), has anyone evaluated the financial comparison of the following: 1) Ke...
Tony Duran
Increasing rent for Section 8 in Houston, Texas 77082
Hi All,
I currently own a two bedroom with a loft, 2 bathroom townhouse and rent it by way of Section 8 for $875. Ive had the tenant in the property for a few years now and would like to raise the rent. I hav...
Ryan Smith
Building Rentals - Heating Advice?
Hello everyone,
I work for a modular home builder in Maine and I've been making offers on existing multifamily properties. As many know, it's a tough market out there, and Maine real estate is really old and beat up....
Elizabeth V.
Qualified applicant wants to know reason for rejection
Hello! This is my first Bigger Pockets post. We had a qualified renter apply to rent our home, and she emailed asking why we rejected her. She's surprised that she's having such a difficult time finding a place to ren...
Cody Hilke
Minnesota Owner Occupied Duplex?
My wife and I are planning to move to Minnesota within 3 years. I have a lot of experience on CMBS and multifamily loans but not much on the ownership side apart from a duplex that I managed for my parents in college....