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Bob H. How to screen tenants without a hard credit inquiry
18 September 2017 | 21 replies

For the second time in a row, I have had a potential tenant ask me whether my screening process involves a hard credit inquiry rather than a soft one. Last time, I checked with my screening service, which gives me a s...

Katelyn Andrews Storage Unit Investing
25 August 2022 | 30 replies

Looking to connect with some Storage Unit Investors and glean from them! 

Ryan Standage Understanding the 50% rule
4 December 2007 | 3 replies

I have been reading up on the 50% rule, and i am trying to understand it fully. My previous method of calculating expenses only adds up to a mere 35%

my old way includes

Property tax x 12
Mortgage insurance x 12
Re...

Eric Benz First time investor under contract looking to trade my IT work for your mentorship
28 November 2023 | 6 replies

I’m a first time real estate investor under contract to purchase a duplex in the Kansas City mo area. It closes on 11/8 and will be a long term rental. I’ve done a lot of research and think I have a basic handle on ev...

Carlos Ptriawan The rise of flat fee buyer agent brokerage
13 January 2025 | 18 replies

Considering the current circumstances, what is stopping me if I create brokerage that is offering buyer agent only with flat fee of 5k-10k ? My job is to submit bid and negotiate only.  Buyer go to open house directly.

Matiullah Quraishi appliances repair and maintenance
6 November 2021 | 13 replies

doing Airbnb in West VA harpers ferry area. what would be the most cost effective, appliances repair and doing some normal maintenance? Doing self management right now  since this is my first property here. 

Emily Senior Is this a good deal?
16 January 2018 | 9 replies

Hello, Bigger Pockets!After listening to the podcast and reading books and blogs, my husband and I are looking for our first investment property. (Yay!) It will be a buy and hold rental and we're looking at small olde...

Murray Stokely Stop Predatory Investing Act to restrict deductions for investors with >50 rentals
15 July 2023 | 8 replies

FYI a bill was introduced on Tuesday that would restrict investors who purchase 50 or more single-family rentals from deducting interest or depreciation on those properties from their taxes.https://thehill.com/busines...

Samuel Mallery Can someone help me understand drawbacks of a home warranty?
30 May 2021 | 5 replies

I've been told that a home warranty is a smart decision for landlording. I can pay the monthly amount for the service (~50$) and then when anything breaks I can have the tenant pay the deductible, making issues pretty...