Eric McCusker
Is raising rent with a long term tenant a good idea?
I’ve had the same tenant in my single family home for 12 years and have never raised rent. They are great tenants that pay on time, never really complain, and generally take good care of the property. Since their fis...
Craig Smith
Tenant Lied On Rental App. Would you Rent to them?
Question: Would you rent to someone who gave you a false contact for their current Landlord?Background (Story): Potential Tenant looks at place, Likes it, fills out application, and wants to move right in. I call the ...
Gabe Morrell
Is Now a Bad Time to Start Out?
My wife and I are certain future real estate investors (Minneapolis-St. Paul greater area) who would love to enter the market sometime within the next 1-4 years and acquire our first rental property. We both are drawn...
Jestin Sorenson
prospective tenants with high debt to income ratios
I have a couple applicants that are married with a newborn baby. She plans on staying home with the baby. They both have mid 700's on the smartmove application, which I think is really good. They both are college educ...
J. Martin
NEVER sell any RE in your Life, and Get Rich!?!
I've had so many people tell me, "If only I wouldn't have sold that home, I'd be retired.." etc.. So many, over so long, who wish they wouldn't have sold that property when they moved to a new primary residence, or...
Mindy Jensen
Zeona McIntyre Show 229 - Retirement Through Short Term Rentals
In today's excellent episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, Zeona McIntyre shares how her investments in short term rentals - some local and some long distance - have provided her with enough income to retire early and...
Melanie Stephens
Seeking "Biggest Mistake/Lesson Learned" Tenant Stories
Hey everyone! I am writing a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate. I am currently looking for TENANT "mistake" stories, in particular inherited tenants ...
Hersh M.
Experience with Rich Dad Coaching
Almost everyone has read RDPD book. Does anyone have any info or experience with their coaching program?What exactly is involved in coaching, how do they help and what are the prices?
Jeremy Henry
In a pickle... Default on 5 properties, or hold out?
Let's say you have 5 properties that - due to economic and job market conditions in the area - only command enough rent to barely cover mortgages, insurance, and taxes. Nothing left over at all for maintenance, repa...
Vivian Huang
Investing in Tulum, Mexico
Hi All,I am currently exploring investing/buying a unit in Tulum, Mexico. Any advice or things to look out for would be greatly appreciated! I will likely buy with cash and not hold a mortgage. If you have invested in...