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This is my first biggerpockets post but I've been here for more than three years however I have never actually joined. I figured since I've learned so much I should start posting a few of the lessons I've learne...
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What forms of payment do you accept from tenants?
Collecting rent is something we don't talk about much unless it's not happening but I wanted to start a conversation about what methods of payments you accept and wh...
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I need a bit of direction. I am a little newbie searching for my first deal, which will also be my first ever real estate purchase... a place I can "house hack" as I build up income for my second deal. I am looking f...
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Hello BP!I recently left my W2 job and want to transfer my 401K over to a self directed IRA. I read a bunch of reviews online for various self-directed IRA companies but the testimonials are mixed. What are some recom...
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Hi all,I am trying to hammer out the repairs and replacements a tenant is responsible to pay for as well as my responsibilities as the home owner. I have been reading on BP and the answers are all over the map. Will y...
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Hi, I am new here and to real estate investing. I'm from the greater Cleveland OH area.My next door neighbor died 2 1/2 months ago. His daughters have just started going through his things and throwing stuff out. ...
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We are closing on our first apartment building! (Only 15 units) but it is in a low income area where not all of the tenants have bank accounts. What is the best way to collect rent without driving to the property ever...
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Lori here, I would like to purchase my first home under a lease option giving me time to save the down payment and clear up credit issues. Is there anyway being I am a newbie investor to make money on this deal as wel...
( this is not a real situation, its just a question)If you cant afford your mortgage payments, Can you use a credit card to pay them? Then, you get a job and you pay off your credit card and continue to pay your mortg...
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What is the most efficient way to have your tenants pay their rent using today's technology? My business account is with Wells Fargo. I manage about 50+ units so I need a way to track them.