Jack B.
Tenant has unauthorized pets, but already moving out
TL;DR: do I charge them the non refundable pet fee of $400 in their final months rent or take it out of their deposit when they leave? They've been a problem tenant as of late...They rented from me for 3 years (yep, I...
Aaron S.
Is it worth suing our builder?
We bought a new build in 2022, built by a local guy's LLC. We are outside of the standard build warranty, but are continuing to discover MAJOR corners cut, and getting repairs and pre-emptive fixes is costing us lot.W...
Drew Heilig
How to read Sheriff's Foreclosure Sales...
Hi all,
I recently discovered biggerpockets.com and have been tearing through the web site reading anything and everything--what an amazing resource. I'm not an investor at this point, but I've been thinking of takin...
Jean G.
Earnest money going "hard" after due dilligences? Is it common?
Hello,I was trying to get a 48 unit complex (rural but stable area with just under 10% cap) under contract. There were 2 offers being considered by the seller (ours and that of another group) and we were asked for hig...
Charlene Rakhshani
1st is foreclosing, 2nd is w/IndyMac
I'm going to approach the owner to purchase a foreclosing home, subject to lender approval of a short sale on the 2nd and 3rd. Indy has the 2nd and WaMu the 3rd. What can you tell me about these lenders? Auction is...
Peggy Guice
Lost Bid on Foreclosure
Hi. My question relates to how the listing agent on a foreclosure handles the deal.We recently lost out on a foreclosure. Here is the scenario.Our agent called one afternoon around 2 and said the bank had asked for ...
Josh Rowley
How I made a $29k profit in 2 months on 1/2 a house.
One of the ways that I acquire properties to hold for long-term rentals is via tax deed sales. As I was looking for my normal profile rental in February, I came across a nice house on the water in a very desirable pa...
Zac Davis
understanding hard money lending
im trying to understand how hard money lending works. at first i though if you find a lender and he wants 10% you would pay him his money and 10% when you reach the 3 month or 6 month term you set up. But If I'm payin...
Nate Sanow
Do you think tax changes will hit REI now?
PLEASE let me make my disclaimer on what BP is and is not: Bigger Pockets, not, Being Political. So, my intent is not to whatsoever divulge into party favorites, but, there is some context as to how politics could a...
Jon Klaus
Best Rewards Credit Card?
Rehabbers and builders can rack up a lot of credit card spending on building materials. What's your favorite rewards card for big spenders? Why?