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Nathan Gesner What was your biggest mistake starting out as a Landlord?
14 October 2021 | 113 replies

We've all new to this game at some point. What was the biggest mistake you made when getting started? Did you discriminate against someone?Did you find your lease in the bottom of a Cracker Jack box?Did you let emotio...

Kyle Hipp Applicants having a friend pretend to be their landlord for reference
17 March 2017 | 51 replies

I am currently listing a place for rent. I have this couple come over and explain to my wife prior and myself at the showing how their current place is bad and that the ceiling caved in twice. They go on with some oth...

Alexa Rooney Mountain gal looking for financial freedom
16 March 2023 | 15 replies

Hello all,Funny story- on a chair lift skiing yesterday in this amazing state and met a guy who told me about bigger pockets and that it would change my life. How did the convo even get there? I mentioned I bought my ...

Lindsey Vargas Charging for pets each year ??
7 January 2020 | 25 replies

I inherited dream tenants and it is time to renew their lease. On their original lease, it states they will be charged $200 pet fee for EACH pet at the renewal of the lease. (They have 2 dogs) Does this seem steep? I ...

Greg Mayer pet fee vs pet deposit - or both?
21 August 2018 | 21 replies

Hi BP community!My wife and I are purchasing a duplex in Atlanta. One side of the duplex has tenants that might stay after we close, the other side is vacant. We're moving into the vacant side and have two dogs, so we...

Vicki X. Tenants with 5 small dogs? Is it a good idea?
30 March 2023 | 38 replies

Hello, a family applied to rent my house. They are great and have "5 Pomeranians. All shots are up to date and they are seniors."The dogs have been living in their house (which they are selling) and things are under c...

Kay H. Do you have to lie to wholesale?
16 January 2014 | 37 replies

hi,

I'm a newbie. Also a Christian so I feel a little twinge if I have to lie. In my experience working my first deal, it seems you have to tell the following lies:

1. I'm buying the property

2. M...

Doug Thompson 8-plex deal cash flows, but probably won't pass appraised value?
17 May 2016 | 19 replies

Hello BP, I'm a new investor.  I have been studying, reading, networking and building my education.  I plan to flip, as well as long term SFR and MF.   I have cash from recent sale of my last startup company.  I've be...

Mat O'Grady What would you do with 18 small houses on one street?
2 October 2018 | 34 replies

Hello Everyone,I recently came open 18 houses for sale on one street. They are all currently being rented out. They are all on separate deeds. There is also 22.5 acres of land. I was trying to come up with options of ...