Calvin Thomas
Waiver from the broker course requirement in NY
Over the past few years, I've purchased rentals in NJ, CT and NY. Have about 9 now in the tri-state area. I was thinking about getting my RE license in said states. Anyway I can get around the broker course require...
Corey Westermann
Help please - When will FHA mortgage insurance drop off my loan??
I refinanced one of my houses into a 30yr FHA loan back in January of 2013.The FHA appraised value of the property at the time was $326k. The loan amount for the refi was $255k.Since closing occurred prior to June of ...
Steven Epps
Using the VA loan to help jump start investing
Hey guys, im recently new to Bigger Pockets, and I am currently serving in the Navy. I get out next year, and I plan to use the VA loan to purchase a multi family. I want to live in one unit and rent out the others. M...
Carlos Ponce
Raising Rent on Section 8 Tenant
Hey BP Family! Was curious to know what are the raise in rent rules for Section 8. Currently looking to raise rent on tenant and was curious to know will they pay more out of pocket or will the government cover the ra...
Albert Rubio
I need Landlord Crash Course:YOur opinion and experience wanted!
Just won the bid on a rental property waiting on paper work to be finished. I live in TEXAS and need to get up to speed on being an effective and profitable landlord. Where can I get a great rental tailored for TEXAS ...
Michael Damazo
New Kid on the Block, Central California.
Salutations!!!
My name is Mike, I'm brand new to the real estate business.
Background consists of helping my Uncle renovate a home in Jersey prior to joining the USN.
I took one real estate class in San Diego Commun...
Lisa G.
Collecting rent from a 'good' prospect
We put our house up for rent, and asked our neighbor (of 8+years) if he would be willing to keep an eye on any renters we find and he agreed. When we had out first open house, he came over to ask if he could recomm...
Zachary Cain Humphrey
Odd STR guest interactions
What is one of your most odd STR guest interactions you've had?
I had a guest who somehow was able to "book" my place on airbnb and then get my check in email instructions for their one night stay. But the payment n...
Brandon Turner
Are YOU using Gmail? Then Read This to Be Sure You Get the BiggerPockets Newsletter . . .
Hey folks - just wanted to make sure everyone was aware of a recent change to Gmail that is going to affect you if you use Gmail to get updates from BiggerPockets.
Basically - Gmail split everyone's inboxes a...
Max T.
How to verify SS #
So I have a cosigner's SS number from his paper application. I also had him complete a background check through mysmartmove. The smartmove report indicates that I should verify his SS # because it may be invalid. What...