Nick R.
Applying for a mrotgage with multiple brokers. Good idea or bad?
I'm in the process of looking for a primary residence and have heard differing opinions on whether or not you should apply for a mortgage with multiple brokers. Some say it's not good for your credit to have additiona...
Tracy Graham
rehab on long term rental
just had my first tenant move out (without telling me) and the place is a mess. I used flat paint throughout the house. Looks like the steam from the bathroom didn't do well with flat paint. Not sure what to call w...
Li Kia
Security Deposit deduction questions
My tenant lived in my rental unit for 4 years. When they moved out, I was surprised how much work I had to do. I had 3 different long term tenants in this unit over last 13 years, never had any issues. Please help me ...
Sarah Jukes
Refi loan Rebate/Points reasonable?
6 months ago we got our 1st refi cash out against our home to purchase a rental property, plus a mortgage on that property. Costing us over $10,000 in broker/underwriter fees for the 2 loans. Our mortgage broker conta...
Justin Spillers
Utility Allocation if No Sub-Meters
Hello, I have a 7-unit apartment complex and currently the water and sewage are not sub-metered per unit, we get one bill for the whole building without a breakdown. Can I legally require each tenant to pay for a shar...
Brett Stander
Landlords: Should I charge for utilities?
Hello BP members, I am diving into the numbers for some potential deals, and I am looking into whether I should charge for electric/utilities. Currently, my CoC return for year one is a little over 2.4%, with a conser...
Joel A.
Lowering property taxes through a tax consulting firm?
Ive been approached by a tax firm telling me they have a 90% success rate at lowering property taxes in Travis and Williamson counties which is in Austin, TX.Im really intrigued by this and may proceed but thought i'd...
Victor Williams Jr.
Texas Property Tax Protest
Good Morning BiggerPockets family!Quick question:I own a property in the Valley Ranch area of Irving, Texas. At least once a year I get a letter in the mail about considering protesting the property tax amount that's...
Arnie Guida
Different Rent For Lower VS Upper?
Everything else being equal, floor plan, amenities, condition, etc, do you charge the same rent for your uppers and lowers, or more for one or the other? I've found most tenants seem to prefer a lower, so shouldn't th...
Tony Cimino
Hard Money for quick close and then refinance?
Is it possible to get hard money to negotiate a lower price (cash price), and then refinance the loan with a bank for a lower interest rate.
Think of doing this for a rental property.