Matt J.
Comfort dog request
Hello BP, I have a SFR rental in the greater Tacoma Seattle area (not in Seattle proper though). The existing tenant has been in place for about 6 months. When I rented to them they asked about getting a dog and I mad...
Chris Harkins
When doing rental screening, have you...??
So I've always called the previous landlords on our tenant's application.. However as of lately I'm seeing a dramatic increase in the number of landlords who are unwilling to just give me a couple quick yes/ no answer...
Josh Ryan
Advice on two funding scenarios for first multi-family
Hi,
My name is Josh and I've been listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts for years, but never actually had the courage to move forward with my first deal until I listened to the "Vacuum the Freakin' Truck" podcast this...
Filip Petrevski
Chicago Residential Lease Contract
Hey Chicago,I am wondering what residential leases you all use. I purchased my first property within the city and have a vacancy in one unit. I am showing the property this weekend to potential tenants and wanted to m...
Peter Christensen
Is the applicant cheating the application/possibly using a stolen identity?
I have always used Zillow's tenant screening application process to screen tenants in the past, and it's worked out for me so far. I am currently considering an applicant that looks kind of fishy, but I wonder if I'm...
Jeff Kennedy
Best way to run credit for potential tenants?
Hello,I have been doing the landlord routine for the last 6 years. I have 28 units now and it's time to improve my systems and look for better ways to run credit, etc. I have mostly low-income tenants with poor credit...
Caleb Shively
Advice For Negotiating!
Hello all, I’m about to get my first investment property deal under contract. I have read negotiation books, listened to podcasts, and I’m finally attempting to put these negotiation strategies into action. While nego...
Ludmila Hill
Best way to run comps if not the MLS?
Hello Everyone!What do you guys use to run the comps besides MLS?I get MLS listings set up by an agent but I was using RedFin to run the comps, RedFin changed their software and they don't offer the comp tool anymore,...
Eric Brenneman
Out of state investing
How do you build and find a network of trust for long distance investing? It has to come with additional risk not being able to see the property first hand as you are relying on an agent/contractor to do the initial c...
Mtgtme Mtgtme
First time investing in multi-family aparment and few questions
Hello: I was offered to invest in a multifamily apartment in Dallas.here are the details: 256 Units apartments in southeast Dallas submarket. Average unit size 850 Sq Ft Property is situated on high traffic roads 175....