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We just launched our first STR and our second guest accidentally melted the siding with the grill. There were some other little things that I didn't like about how they cared for the place. But, the main issue is the ...
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Hello, Gurus!I got an interesting tenant application nowShe is from Puerto Rico, moved here about 3 months ago (to texas and has been staying with her friends for now). Her husband was killed in Iraq, so she is gettin...
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So I got this luxury property in a very nice gated subdivision in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. As a rookie investor, who had no idea how to invest in 2006 paid full price new construction for this SFR and no...
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Hi Tyler here, I am new member and looking to get my foot in the door. Quick info on me, I am a 25 yr old. veteran with a stable decent paying job. I am in south east Texas specifically Pearland area. My current road ...
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Are cosigners a long-term solution? I have several applicants that seem like nice people but do not meet the financial criteria of 3x rent. They all have cosigners who do. But really, if they can't afford it now an...
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I've posted this earlier : I'm in south Florida, I've rented condo to a tenant with lease ending 9/30/16Tenant didn't pay rent in Aug. I have 1 month as security deposit + last month rent.I gave a tenant 3 day notice ...
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Hello: I've been hearing alot of news about crowdfunding sites for real estate lately and several of my former business partners have been bragging about their ROIs (10-12%) using their self directed IRSa. I've heard ...
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Hi BP crew. I just need some quick advice. I'm looking to purchase a building for $200,000 and in the past I've been told using a mortgage broker was better than using a bank to get financed. What is the difference ...
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I want to buy a property using seller financing, (land contract, contract for deed or whatever you want to call it) but my main concern is wanting to be protected in case the seller quits paying his mortgage even thou...
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Recently did a routine inspection on one of our apartment units. This was the first inspection for these tenants since they moved in. Found the place filthy. Trash everywhere, food stains throughout, toilet bowl almos...