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Hi! I've recently started marketing for leads to increase my rental property portfolio....and I have my first lead in west philly on a 2 story 3/1 that according to the seller "needs a full rehab".....I put my general...
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Very interesting BiggerPockets Podcast came out last week titled "The 2023 Bnbust: Are Short-Term Rental Hosts in Trouble?Tony Robinson and Robert Abasolo sat down with the Vice President of Research at AirDNA, Jaime ...
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I recently got off the phone with a lender and he explained to me that if I was to use private money to help fund the down payment on my next deal, the funds would have to be in my account for 60 days. I was always un...
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Hi NJ BP Family!After I close on my first property (which I am currently working through) I am interested in looking into Student Housing opportunities in the Rowan University / Glassboro area. Based on some market s...
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What are your suggestions on the best website to use to do background checks on potential tenants?
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Need to ask a detailed question.
So I live in a market that has a TON of wholesaling potential, like I’m in the “hood” almost. Tons of houses I see distressed. But 10 minutes away from me is a city in a different cou...
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I just resigned from my job and have a sizeable amount in my 401. What are some of the pros and cons of transferring the money into a self-directed IRA and then using that money loaning that money to your own company ...
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Tentant was late on rent (last month of lease) sent a 3 day notice to pay rent or vacate. I received a letter from her during that time (she moved out 8 days before the end of lease) with the house keys, garage opene...
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I wouldn't let a "real" tenant move in with partial rent, but should I let a roommate/tenant move in with partial rent?
This person wants to move in with only partial rent upfront.
Since they are a room...
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What’s a good way to see if a neighborhood is appreciating in value? We were thinking of buying a place in the Villages, Florida. It’s close to parents and then we’d also rent it out. However, I’m concerned that t...