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Has anyone used Smartmove tenant screening? If so what do you think? Anyone use other methods? I need to improve my selection process and need some advice/info.
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Summary: I am 23 year old with a full-time job who wants to be in real estate. Stuck in my 9-5 at the moment and looking for ways out. Any options, recommendations, or guidance helps. Hi all, I am a 23 year old in the...
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Hello, I have been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast, trying to chip away at my ignorance when it comes to all things real estate. I own my home. It's got enough equity in it that, theoretically, I can manage a ...
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Hi BP,Which areas and neighborhoods would you look at for long term multi-family rentals? While analyzing the properties I found online, I found cash-flowing properties in Near Northside and Near Eastside Indianapolis...
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I keep seeing people posting on facebook and other outlets about wanting to find an "investor friendly agent" - what exactly are they looking for/what is an investor friendly agent?
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I've been approached with the opportunity to take over the management of 8 acres of retail and office space. This would be a full time commercial property management role, with the potential for me to get involved wi...
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Isn't that always the case?So I have a fun situation. I own a house and I have excellent credit and make a reasonably decent income. The problem is that I am a joint tenant with someone who does not have those things....
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I'm preparing to send my first wave of direct mail in the next couple days (planning to buy the list on Saturday [600/700 or so] and yellow letters on Sunday) and I've sort of been ignoring the idea of doing direct ma...
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So- I feel I've been very active in trying to educate myself so that I'm comfortable and confident when I make my first deal. I've been attending RE investing seminars, educating myself with books, attending webinars...
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I'm close to completing my second flip, I just listed the property on my local MLS when I had an idea:
Why not cash out refi for more than I have in the property.
I bought the house for $40k in cash, I have less tha...