Matthew Schulz
Freeport/Northern IL Duplex Market Insight
I'm looking to purchase a 2-4 unit in northern Illinois, the Freeport area seems to have tons of affordable inventory. Obviously, rents are very cheap there, but it seems I can find MLS listings that match or come clo...
Heath Clendenning
Best websites for foreclosure data
While I have found some basic information, I am curious who has the best most recent data for pre-foreclosure and foreclosure information. Down to the county would be ideal. I feel like I have heard the government mai...
Account Closed
The election, the economy and the real estate market
Why is it a good idea to invest in real estate now considering everything that is going on around us? What can we do to ensure success if and when the market shifts? I've also been considering to rent out a room in th...
Eric Brust
Thoughts on Stated Mortgages
I’m 23 years old and I work off the books with no verifiable income. I’m lucky enough to have 600k in the bank and I’m looking to buy a home to live in while renting a basement or garage. I was told by someone to chec...
Will Kirkendoll
what questions do you ask when calling previous landlord?
hey Bp. I’m finishing up the audiobook on managing rental properties by heather & brandon turner. I wanted to know what are some of the question you ask when you’re calling a previous landlord to verify the tenant...
Darrick Lowe
Potential Tenants from out of state do Virtual Tour of apt
A couple from out of state did a Virtual Tour of my rental apartment (NY) over the weekend. My broker said they were very nice, and are interested in moving forward. They used to live in NY, moved to another state for...
Spencer Dixon
Starting a short term rental in Wisconsin
Hi All,I've been looking at purchasing a property to use as a short term rental in and around Madison, Lodi, Spring Green, and the driftless region to the west. Anyone having luck owning or managing one currently? I'm...
Cody Martini
HOA Issues and Short term rental
Eventually I would like to turn the house I am currently living in into a short-term rental property. I read the bylaws and covenants of my HOA and it makes no mention about renting or short-term rentals. The other ...
Marquis Williams
Houston property management
Hello,For 2022 I plan on purchasing my 1st investment property. I have been doing my due diligence on bigger pockets website looking for good recommendations on property management companies, but not seeing many recom...
Matthew Isa
Using a HELOC to pay off your mortgage fast ????????
Has anyone heard of using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) being used to accelerate paying off a primary mortgage? I've attached a link below to further explain the practice. I'm hoping someone can verify that th...