Jenn A.
Should tenants get a one time reduced rent
This summer in the middle of the heatwave, the AC went out on our rental. It took four different technicians and about 5 weeks to finally fix it fully. It would work for a little then go out again. The tenants have b...
CJ Moulton
How do investors prepare themselves for when the market goes down?
Hello All,For the last year or year and a half I have been hearing people (in person or online) saying that the housing market is bound to crash, with the inflated prices of most homes going down significantly. But th...
Mark Armstrong
Playing chicken with my realestate agent
Hi All,God I feel awful posting without putting a picture. I know real lame after the onslaught of pleas and threats on the pod-casts, I have been avoiding posting just because of the dumb picture thing, but I am in ...
Paul Salmela
Tenants want reimbursement for Rabies shots
A few months ago my tenant e-mailed me and said "We've had 3 bats in the house in the past 2 weeks and this morning one was in our bed when we woke up." The went on to say that they got their rabies shots.5 days late...
John Public
Which is safer for long distance apt ownership
Hey guys, I'm about to enter a partnership with a group of investors to purchase a 100+ unit apartment building. We haven't yet finalized what property we want to buy (were still in the finding a deal stage), but I w...
Julia Sung
Is NY or NJ better to invest as first property?
Hi Bigger Pockets members.I am a first time real estate investor who is looking to invest in NJ or NY (within 1 hour ride to Manhattan).My budget is max $500,000. Which town would you recommend to look into for an inv...
Thomas O'Donnell
Neighbors Dog Won’t Stop Barking/Crying
Hey guys, I just moved into my house-hack duplex yesterday. I noticed that my next door neighbor keeps their dog chained up out back all day and night. The dog cries and barks all throughout the night (probably cause ...
Peter J
Very general loan question
Is it typical to have to put at least 10% down to purchase a property to rent? If so is there any other way to buy with nothing down? I'll be buying my first property so I don't have refi options or second lien opti...
William Stewart
Looking for a good insurance company
Hello BPI have a property in South Carolina with a double wide on it. It is a rental. I’m looking for a good insurance company that insures this type of property. Also was wondering if the insurance covers the home as...
Nitanga Jean De Dieu
Commmercial or Residential real estate, which is most effected?
Just came across the article below. The Cheesecake Factory Tells Landlords Across the Country It Won’t Be Able to Pay Rent on April 1. Will commercial real estate be drastically effected? What are your thoughts. https...