Hi everyone, I'm still a newbie to the forums and to REI in general, and this week I'm screening my first-ever applicants for an open bedroom in a house I've just started to manage for a family member. (I don't have t...

Good day fellow Biggerpockets members! So for the past 3 years all I have done is prepare for my real estate investing journey. I have tripled my income, built a strong credit score, saved money for a DP, read books a...

I'm posting my feed back regarding this subject.  It is very unreasonable  and actually ridiculous for Landlords/Property management to require application before viewing.  I've read some of the responses to this subj...

What do you use for criminal background checks and credit checks for screening prospective tenants?  Is there an all inclusive website that is reputable that you would recommend?

My question is whether or not I should execute a HELOC. Im approved for 18,000. I dont need any of that money right now. Should I go through with it just to have it as a source of backup liquid asset? Pros, cons?

                                                           A landlord my use a consumer report to determine if an applicant is qualified to rent from them, if fact, this is he best method as long as the rules of he Fa...

I'm getting ahead of myself, but I would like to have things prepared before I buy my first investment.  Like what do people do for background check on tenants? 

Does anyone have experience with credit monitoring services as such? I recently had an identity theft issue and am considering options on how to better protect myself..Any opinions/ thoughts would be greatly appreciat...

Hey everyone I am looking into purchasing a property in my area for a rehab flip. I primarily invest in short sales and this would be my first one where I actually spend time doing the repairs.

I have never rehabbed ...

Hello everyone, Backstory to my self; I’m new to bigger pockets and am 22 years old. I’m currently paying back my student loan debt, utilizing a credit card for gas/groceries and keeping those payments up to date with...