Thomas O'Donnell
How Can I Escape my House-hack and do a Live-in BRRRR?
I am currently house-hacking a duplex on a 0% down conventional loan that has me as the primary occupant. I closed on this deal September 30th, 2022. I really want to move out and buy a SFH that needs cosmetic upgrade...
Zachary Scott
Very excited and motivated new investor from Michigan
Hey my name's Zach. I live in Michigan. I became interested in real estate recently while listening to a few podcasts(bigger pockets and real estate rookie). I realized while listening that this could be a great oppor...
Brenna Wood
First Time Landlord Needs Advice
We are about to endeavor in the landlord world. We just listed our property for rent on Monday and have a lady coming to look at our home tomorrow evening. Is there anything I need to do to prepare for her visit?She t...
Jake Booher
Tenants Pay Utilities
I am looking to offer on a multi family property. Currently the owner pays electric for each unit (10 total). Each unit is separately metered and I would like to get them to pay for electric themselves. Looking for ad...
Enyi Ajoku
Discrimination Claim Made Against Me
Hello Everyone,I recently had an apartment put up for rent and have been going through the process of looking at potential tenants. I got a lady who came to look at the apartment. She kept on talking about how she lov...
Henry Murray
How to mitigate risks of possible unpermitted unit?
Hey BP!
I’ve googled this and asked around but I’ve found the forums here on BP are always a good source of advice with a lot of diverse perspectives.
TLDR: How do I determine if the potential unpermitted garage c...
Alexander Lang
Lease Agreement - Late Charge and how much to charge?
Hello BP family!So I am a newer Investor/Landlord (since 2014). My question to fellow investors and landlords is how do you charge your late fee structure on your lease agreement, and how much do you charge? My state ...
Jack B.
Hypothetical: taking tenant to court for damages
Carpet is so trashed that it may need to be replaced. They will shampoo as required by the lease before leaving for Texas (they even said so), but judging by the type and amount of stains on what was spotless carpet b...
Amy Teresa Woehling
Keep rental and purchase primary residence?
Hi all!Strange turn of events, now I'm left with a tenant in the only property I own while I'm currently living somewhere else (rent free! but time running out) and I need to decide if I should:OPTION A. Renew tenants...
Mario A Casarez
Getting started on my journey. Highly motivated
Hello everyone. I'm new to Bigger Pockets. I'm from the So Cal area and came here because I'm currently reading Brandon Turner's Rental Property Investing book (after reading his other book on investing with little ...