Jerry Villa
Advice on searching for lenders and how credit can be affected
I've heard on biggerpockets podcast hosts suggest you to keep on searching for Credit solutions, even after one bank has declined your application, so i wanted to know how does shopping around affect your credit? Do y...
Account Closed
What to do after you get your real estate license
Hi guys!Just for background:So I graduated about a year ago, (major in marketing) moved to Tampa in October 2016 and got my first duplex (not FHA like I wanted to do but I used a conv loan instead) the other unit is r...
Ed Winczowski
What CRM are you using?
Hello:New agent here and I'm searching for an easy to use CRM that is low cost to get me started. Free would be even better. I do plan on using it for email blast and would hope it would integrate with my Facebook/e...
Jason Crowe
Emotional Support Animals Questions
I have been notified by a tenant that ive had for a while that they have designated a pet a Emotional Support Animal. Is this allowable even after being in a lease? Can the tenant have multiple animals under this re...
Miles Goodwin
My intro to real estate "buying a crack house"
This will be my first post on bigger pockets. I have been a member and follower for quite some time, learning as much as possible to feel more comfortable in the investment world. After lots of reading and ...
Brittany King
How should I analyze a multi unit property?
Hello BP family! I have a few questions about how to analyze multi unit properties. My questions are 1) when you calculate cap x, vacancy rate, repairs, trash, water and sewer do you always use 5% of the monthly rent?...
Joseph Weisenbloom
What is the next move?
Newbie question here need some help. Over the last two weeks I have shown my rental to 6 different groups of people and have gotten 3 different applicants. I understand the guidelines to screening like having gross...
Denny Le
FHA Multi Family Purchase Questions
Hello BP,
I am hoping to purchase a multi family property (4-plex), with the information:
Price: $255,000.00
Down Payment: 10% or $25,000.00 with FHA
Loan Period: 30 years
Loan Rate: 3...
Mike Harvey
Starting with section 8
Hello all!I've been renting out a couple properties for a few years, and recently have turned my attention towards the idea of section 8 housing. I am curious if any of you have some good intel on getting started with...
Joe Mills
Pitbull Service Animal
I have a home available for rent and have a prospective tenant that says he has a pitbull as a service animal. I usually charge a pet deposit and monthly fee, but from my limited research, believe I cannot charge for...