Deisy P.
An applicant asks if I discriminate against "ex ex felons"
An applicant contacted me on marketplace and asked me "So use discrimate against ex ex felons". They asked to come see the place and I said, as long as you meet the requirements we can move forward. They then proceede...
Hector Serna
Offer accepted… and there’s a new dilemma
Hey guys,If any of yall have come across my previous post you’ll find that I recently had an offer accepted for a short sale in Cicero, IL. The numbers are as follows.1959 Build Single family home: 3 bed (possible 4),...
Jeff Lundeen
How to run numbers for house hacking a SFH with roommates?
My current market appears that I am best suited to purchase a 4+ BR SFH and rent out the other rooms for my first deal. I'm curious if using this strategy how the numbers would differ from house hacking a multi unit ...
Ashley Roush
Applicant has no social or driver's license number
We have an applicant trying to complete an application for one of our rentals, but they do not have a social security number or a driver's license number- which are required fields for our background and credit check....
Ben Zelenka
Think and Grow Rich: Opinions?
Hey BP community I just bought the book Think and Grow Rich and was just wondering what you guys' opinions are about it. What were the big key takeaways for you guys
Jim Peckey
Requesting help with screening our first tenant!
Hi BP,
As
rookie landlords, we've recently listed our first unit for rent @ $850 per month - an upper 1bed/1bath apt in a duplex that we owner occupy & currently live in the lower unit. We're hoping to get so...
N/A N/A
How NOT to do business in Real Estate . . .
[b]NOTE FROM BIGGERPOCKETS ADMINISTRATION:
THIS DISCUSSION IS A VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF HOW NOT TO DO BUSINESS. I HAVE KEPT THIS ON THE SITE BECAUSE I BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT FOR NEWBIES TO READ AND LEARN FROM.
PLEASE ...
Carlos Lez
Student rental housemate problem
Dear forumites,I have a house that I rent by rooms to university student. I received an email from one of the housemates"I'd like to meet you. My roommate has made me uncomfortable living here because of things he has...
Jimmy M.
Sister now feels unsafe: Peeping Tom Situation
Hi, Looking for advice for my sister to get out of her lease before we contact the landlord again. Here's the situation: For the past few weeks, around midnight once or twice a week she thought she heard porn being ...
Christopher G.
Do you need 2 bathrooms for a rental?
Hey BP, looking for advice on how much it matters with buying 2 full baths over a 1.5 in SFH for long term rentals. There are many deals of SFH with 3/1.5 but my property manager/realtor thinks they won't rent. Obvio...