Corbett Brasington
Hard lender wants "good faith deposit" after EM paid... red flag?
So I am buying a property through a wholesaler, I already put down 7k of earnest money on the property, a hard money lender who I am working with (and got from the bigger pockets lists) asked for a "Good Faith Deposit...
Xela Batchelder
Tenant wants to talk to owners
Have any of you had a tenant demanding information about the owner (when you are the property manager)? I assume because they think they can get what they want if they can harass the owner too. How do you handle tha...
Jennifer Roberts
DSCR Loan Vs. Conventional Loan
As a newer investor I'm wondering why I would want to max out my DTI before applying for a DSCR loan? Are there any pros or cons to this? Or why would a lender recommend this? Just for reference, I have a good amount ...
Philip Johnson
Hiring handyfolks off Craigslist risky? Protection?
I regularly hire handymen off Craigslist and work with them on rehabs. I keep their total pay under $500 and have done an occasional i9. I would like to know how to protect myself as lot of these people are unlicense...
Account Closed
Beginning blind RE Agent/Investor Discouraged
I am now turning to BP, you all, as my last resort though I'm not entirely sure how that will turn out.
After spending many years reading, learning, I'm taking action, my RE license will be valid soon, and I ...
Jeffrey Hayes
Hard Money Loans Process Overview
Hi, I'm flipping homes now and was just wondering if anyone who has any experience with hard money loans could give me a brief overview of the process as far as whether or not you need to get pre-qualified with a har...
Cory Iannacone
Just Completed First Rehab: Before & After
Pretty Pumped. Just completed my first rehab. Learned a lot and looking forward to moving onto the next one. Before & After:
Kristen Watts
Sharing Electrical Dispute Among Tenants - Need Resolution
Good day BiggerPockets landlords. I have an increasingly disruptive problem at a property comprised of a main 2/1 home and a stand-alone studio behind it. Turns out the studio, which is attached to a one-car garage, a...
Jennie Berger
Easy Permits in Chicago | Rough Inspections Required? Or not?
I'll admit, I'm totally confused about easy permits and the required inspections. It was our understanding, per 2 different professionals (an architect & licensed GC), that we do NOT need rough inspections when do...
Will Gordon
Trying to improve maintenance, HELP ME
Hey guys, I'm currently working on a project to help tenants be able to submit work orders for individual landlords who don't want to deal with maintenance
It would have a call center that they can refer their tenant...