Jarod R. Kerr
Underwriting advice for first househack
Hello BiggerPockets community, I am currently in escrow for my first house hack which is set for closing at the end of the month. I will have two roommates which will cover all of the mortgage. I am having a hiccup th...
Jacqua Le Fleur
Los Angeles City Rent Control
Hello Everyone,I am new to the community and I am also a new owner of a duplex in Los Angeles City. The units fall under LA City Rent Control (rent stabilization ordinance). I plan on renting one of units very soon an...
Joe Garro
Just purchased our first investment property!
Hello BP Community!My name is Joe, and I live in Round Rock, TX. My wife Tawnya and I have been contemplating investing in Real Estate for years, and just last month purchased our first investment property. (A real ...
Kexin Ma
Screening and selecting tenant question
Hi, I am new to being a landlord. I got some pretty good applicants (at least on paper) on my first time showing the house. I have 3 questions:1. I know there are some applicants they are not going to afford the house...
Michael Hayworth
Changed how I find tenants
I've recently changed how I find tenants, and it's reduced the amount of time required and I'm getting better tenants than ever.I used to lease through an agent - they'd do one showing at a time, send me an app when i...
Account Closed
What to do if HOA screening process takes longer than promised.
I recently listed my townhome for rent and I am currently waiting on the results of the tenant screening for my potential renter. My HOA requires a signed lease contract prior to the HOA background check and intervie...
Robert Yarnell
Investing in Whiting, New Jersey
Hey guys! This week I drove through Whiting, Manchester Township, and Lakehurst, New Jersey on my way to pick up a marketplace item for my son. On our way home I diverted a little bit in the Whiting area since i recog...
Chloe Nave
Professional Tenant Screening Worth the $$$
As a new investor looking to lease purchase properties to potential home owners I am so glad that I invested in a professional tenant screening service to find the best possible candidates. Here's my story of how I al...
Michael Mroczka
Rejecting Tenants Based on Dog's Temperament?
Hey friends! I'm a new landlord and have discovered bigger pockets and loving the community here!
I've done something that flies in the face of what most people think is wise – I've decided to list of my units as "al...
Brandon Lewis
Hello from North Carolina
Hi, Brandon Lewis here from North Carolina. Looking forward to participating as opposed to so much lurking.