Kristina Heimstaedt
California is proposing rent control again. Looking for details
I've been scouring the internet trying to find what I can related to the upcoming proposed legislation. All I know is that they currently have enough signatures to get it on the ballot. An LA times article indicates t...
Nancy Carr
Alabama Landlords in Jefferson County-Election Proposal affects U
Jefferson County Relating to Jefferson County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to specify that a tenant or tenants who receives residential garbage service from the county, a municipalit...
Chanté Owens
What Investors and Partners Look for in a Proposal?
In the same spirit of @Karen Margreaves "Skin in the Game" thread; I've seen a lot of people inquiring as to what investors and/or potential partners look for when deciding who they will work with.
Some of my...
Michael Hassell
Onerous new landlord regulations propose City of Lakeland Florida
My local REIA (PCREIA) just sent out an email detailing significant and onerous proposed regulations for landlords. I can't recall ever seeing such onerous requirements for rentals. I'm wondering if anyone else has,...
Christopher Coleman
Proposal letter to home owners asking to sell home
GOOD MORNING BP-Does anyone have any good web links or resources where I can find effective letter templates to send to a home owners proposing a deal to purchase their home? Hope you all are having a great Monday mor...
Christopher McGuire
Opinions wanted on my proposed market niche (Executive Rentals)
I stumbled upon what I believe is a niche in my local market and I want some thoughts and feedback.
Two years ago I had to move pretty quick for a year and I left my house and all my furnishings behind. I put...
Lacy Langley
Any Changes Resulting From Proposed "Expedia" Law in Missouri?
Good morning all! New investor, new to Bigger Pockets, and first-time poster here. We are wanting to purchase our first STR condo in Branson, Mo. We live two hours away in Bentonville, Ar and are planning to self-mana...
Jeff G.
Proposed Rent Increase Limit of 5%/Yr Nationally?! Seriously?
Apparently the White House is pushing for national rent control. Landlords with 50 units or more would be limited to a maximum of 5% annual rent increases. The linked "fact sheet" is, well, oddly light on facts. For s...
Bienes Raices
Proposed gov't plan would allow underwater borrowers to refinance
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/25/business/economy/us-may-back-mortgage-refinancing-for-millions.html?_r=1&hp&gwh=1E3892162A33C834D3163EE4928B54CE
Mark Moss
Administration’s proposed tax plan - good or bad for REI?
NOT POLITICAL. I don’t care who you voted for, or who lied more or less than the other—all politicians lie. What is everyone’s take on how the proposed tax plan will impact REI with the elimination of the break for ow...