Simon Stahl
Tenant stealing and vandalizing after eviction court but no proof
We have a triplex in San Antonio, TX with one problem tenant. She was always late with rent and at some point did not keep up with her payments at all anymore. We offered her $500 cash for keys (that is the amount my ...
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Having a Real Estate License: Does that make you an Agent?
I was wondering about something for a little while now. When you get your salesperson license you will then have access to the MLS, and you need to find a broker to "sponsor" you. So, does this technically make you an...
Mallie Messri
Expanding Team and Bringing in Another Cold Caller
Hey everyone!I've been scanning the forums for topics on hiring a cold caller and I now think we have a clear idea on what type of person to bring on!We've decided that since we're somewhat still in the beginning stag...
Daniel Loane
Filing taxes: when to expense vs capitalize for vacant rental property
Hi everyone,
I purchased my first rental property in June 2023, and it took until December to prepare it for tenants. I posted the listing on December 12, and my first tenant moved in on December 26th.
As I’m filing...
Mike B.
Selling Investment Rental Properties to Other Investors
Has anyone found a good platform for Selling Investment Rental Properties to Other Investors?Basic Scenario:I own a single family home in Pennsylvania and I live in California. The property has newly placed tenants s...
Chris B.
agent commissions
I have a friend that is a buyers agent. His original commission agreement was for 2.5%. He had a 30 day escrow and it has taken longer than thag. A time extention addendum was sent to the sellers agent due to title is...
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Home sellers would no longer be forced to pay up to 6 percent commission to agents
American homeowners could see a significant drop in the cost of selling their homes after a real estate trade group agreed to a landmark deal that will eliminate a bedrock of the industry, the 6 percent sales commissi...
Jared Lillard
How to find market rental rates
What's the easiest, most accurate way to find market rent rates where I'm looking at a potential investment? This is an older part of town with no large apt complexes - I'm looking at a couple of duplex/triplex type ...
Mike Lynch
Help Understanding the Listing Agent / Seller Agreement
Hey, Can you please help me out? ..... My Realtor wants me to digitally sign this contract online. Am I missing something or does the total come out to 8% total? The norm around here is pretty much 6%. Days ago, I ask...
Bubba McCants
NAR Settlement and Potential Impact
Hey Bigger Pockets Community!
I've been closely following the developments of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement and its potential impact on our industry. As many of you are likely aware, this sett...