Vitaliy Merkulov
Require applicant to give access to their social media accounts?
When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...
Mike B.
Independent landlords.. How do you collect rent??
Hi all
Was curious for the independent landlords (those acting as their own property manager) what's your preferred method for collecting rent and keeping costs down at the same time. I previously used an electronic ...
Evan Manship
Fannie Mae Homestyle Mortgage
Hey BP,I wanted to take a collective poll as to who has had experience and what the community has heard regarding Fannie Mae's HomeStyle renovation mortgage product -- not to be confused with the HomePath renovation p...
Sam Green
Problems with management company. NEED HELP!
Hi. I'm having serious problems and need help. I've got a few properties out of state which are being operated by a management company. Here are some of the problems:
1 - My contract with the manager states that t...
Max Cohen
Sometimes You Have To Be Flexible: The Story of My BRRRRSTR
My first BRRRR! A BRRRRSTR! (I’ll explain...read on).
When I purchased this house, it was a 4bd/3.5ba 4076sqft single family home in Westminster, CO. This was by far the largest house I had ever purchased. I thought ...
Jason R.
Self-Directed IRA Investors
Hello everyone! I’m new to REI and have heard that partnering with Self-Directed IRA Investors is a good solution for raising funds. Thoughts?
What’s the best way to find Self-Directed IRA Investors?
Thank you in a...
Shari Posey
Where can I buy properties today -$100k that rent $1200+??
I'm in So. Cal and I would like to invest near by if possible but if I must go outside my comfort zone I will. I own and self manage a few single family units here but I really want to add a few more now so they can b...
Robert Haworth
Calling all Pottstown, PA landlords -- What's the demand for housing like?
I'm hoping to find landlords who rent property in Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA. We'd like to get an idea of the demand for housing. We are considering buying a house there and want to know of the plusses and ...
Michael Henry
Purchased property tenants wants $1000+ of repairs
I’ve never run into into this situation before i recently closed on a property and turned it over to a property management company. Almost immediately tenants are complaining about several items they want fixed some t...
Tony Tran
Leveraging Employer 401k Loan
Assuming the employer matches 100% of the amount contributed. Knowing that a traditional tax-deferred 401k allows me to borrow up to half of investment dollars (that inclusive of company match funds), or up to $50k, a...