Joey Nakayama
Move-in fee v. security deposit
As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...
Kyle Phelps
Forced into real estate investing due to California market
Hello all! Nice to meet you BP! My name is Kyle and this is what my current venture into my own bigger pockets looks like so farShort synopsis, Single, 50% custody, [100%]father. Finally had a divorce finalize about 1...
Kristen Brandner
Potential Tenant willing to pay a years rent in advance.
I have a potential tenant (still reviewing) that is willing to pay a years rent in advance. Is this a good idea or should I keep waiting. I’m new to landlording but, have read many of the bigger pockets forums and the...
Shane Dante
Does buying unique properties make returns?
Some backstory.I have not made my first real estate investment. Still trying to buy my first home for my family but after that's done I'd like to be aggressive about real estate investing. I love numbers but it's hard...
Valerie Smith
Painting cabinets-BRRRR return on investment
Looking at a duplex listed for $106k to BRRRR. We think it could maybe appraise around $130k ARV. It’s in a B neighborhood. They have 90’s oak cabinets with off-white Formica countertops. One thought is we don’t want ...
Maranda Tucker
How much $$$ did you have when you started investing?
My husband is convinced we have to be making $200k + a year before we can start investing. I KNOW that isn't the case. I have met a few that started with very little and built their empire over time. When you first st...
Mike Palmer
Any plumbing pros that can answer crazy plumbing question?
I have a unit that has experienced way too many plumbing issues. Now it seems I have a toilet that has some issues. For one it doesn't seem to flush very well. The tenants have not complained, but I have noticed th...
Arin Whedbee
How honest should a wholesaler be?
It's been awhile since I posted, but after doing lots of research and reading many post there's been a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. How honest should a wholesaler be to the seller? Should they tel...
Bhanu P.
Seller is refusing to sign Earnest money release form
I am in State of Texas and we signed TREC Contract.In Section 7.B.2, we checked the box and the contract is executed, earnest money was left with title company. the text in that contract is below.Buyer has not receive...
Ryan Johnson
Rentals why no cats?
My wife and I are cross-shopping rentals and buying. Leaning more towards renting though. My question is this... We are very meticulous people. We have the nicest looking home on our street, greenest grass, tidiest ...