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So I'm interviewing property mgmt companies and yesterday I talked to two new ones. While throwing questions at them, the second company said they typically only charge $300 for a security deposit (vs. the standard "...
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This is a 1970's traditional home, in one of the nicest areas of Colorado Springs 3900 sq. ft. I have been interested in updating and flipping one of these larger properties.I've looked at a few like this and I get st...
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Good Afternoon BP,
My name is Elizabeth Joiner but I go by Liz. I am a new investor to the residential market in Chicago. I was born and raised here. My investing strategy is wholesaling but I could use som...
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Hello there guys and gals. I have been evaluating potential properties for STR in Port Aransas Texas, and have found two routes to go. Buy an SFR with no HOA to deal (ballpark SFR cost in Port A is around $400K), or b...
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I accidentally thread jacked another members post, rookie mistake!! Let me try again :)Hello All! I'm new to BP but have been reading quietly on forums and listening to the webinars! I'm fairly new to REI but as it...
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...I finally had to evict my first Tenant. I've threatened eviction before, even filed the documents and had a court date, but have never made it to the hearing before now. These tenants were placed by a former prope...
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Good morning BP community,I recently got my real estate license per my dad's advice (who has been an agent for the past 25+ years) and I really want to get my foot in the investing door. He has suggested to me to go i...
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I'm considering allowing dogs and cats in my newest listing and need a little guidance from the community. I've never really owned a dog, though I have had cats. We just put brand new carpet in the house in addition...
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Hey Bigger Pockets!
Once Again, im not being the best at posting, but I promise ill get better once I have some more time! Too many houses. BUT, I wanted to at least post one that maybe others can learn from. Thi...
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Hi all,
New landlord here again...
So what do you normally do between tenants besides change the locks? I'm talking in an ideal world, where the tenant has left the unit reasonably clean and there are no outstandin...