Vincent P.
Best way to screen tenants?
Hello BP- i am closing on my first two family in Monmouth County,NJ tomorrow. What is the best way to screen tenants for credit, income verification, etc..? Is there a website that you recommend or another way? Thanks...
Peace Lily
Bathroom Heater Fan Costs Too Much for Rental Apt?
Dear BP Members,We installed a ceiling heater and exhaust fans for a small bathroom for our rental property. There is no heat source in the bathroom. That is why we took the suggestion from our contractor. However, we...
Matt Kelty
How to set a rental price?
As a beginner, I’m looking at my first deal and not sure if it’s going to profit the way my wife and I are hoping. Our biggest question is how to set the monthly rent price?The cost of purchase is around 120k and the ...
Account Closed
Selecting a Real Estate Agent for New Home Sale
Hi All. I am hoping to tap into the group for some advice. My partner and I have 2 home lots and will need to select a good Realtor to help us market and sell the homes. My challenge is that I have a relationship w...
Lauren Mattina
Best Market Research Sites
I plan on buying my first rental property this year and my next major step is deciding on a market. I have a list of websites I will use for market information, but wanted to see what sites other investors swear by.
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Mike O.
renting to someone who is retired
What are your experiences renting to people who are retired? I have a potential tenant interested in renting a townhouse from me ($1800/month) and will be living alone. Curious on the best way to verify income, she me...
Jerry Benson
Tenant threating to Sue
I'll try to keep this brief. I have a rental property in Charlotte, NC and the gas fireplace hasn't worked for awhile. While my property manager was in the process of getting an estimate, the tenant (without approva...
Kenneth McKeown
My REI Story - Nothing to $5M Portfolio
Hey y'all. Long time BP member here and I figured it was time while I had a slow day to detail my story.
Back in 2016 I was finishing up my Masters in Education at Texas A&M while dating a woman long distance and...
Serena Tillman
What to Calculate in an Expensive Area with low Cash Flow
Hi everyone - my husband and I came across a great deal on a Hoboken Duplex yet the cash flow and COC ROI isn't the highest. However, it's in an area that is super popular and with a little work, we could raise the re...
Adeel Riaz
Partnership for fixer upper project
I have received an offer from fixer upper professional who is also a real estate broker to invest in one of the property.The offer is that I will invest 100% on the project ( down payment and rehab cost etc) and he wi...