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I am looking at 2-4 unit multi-family properties, some have separate utilities, and some a mix. The mix is mostly Owner pays water/sewer/trash and gas heat, and tenant pays electric. With the same neighborhoods, the...
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Hi All! I am looking for a software program, but I don't have any interest in using Quickbooks. I almost don't want a cloud based system. I have been using a ridiculously elaborate Excel spreadsheet for years, but fee...
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So I'm trying to take steps to put processes in place to help get the ball rolling. Theoretically I feel like this should work but reality, I feel like, is not this simple:Have a number of different realtors (possibly...
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Hello all,I have a question regarding getting my first loan through a portfolio lender to finance my first flip. I hear a lot of people say that you should have your financing in place and be pre-approved before looki...
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I am in the very beginning stages of discussing a partnership arrangement with a young and ambitious individual who wants to get into the real estate / STR business. This potential partner has limited business and re...
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I recently attended my first Flippers event and met a bunch of great people. I spoke with one person who told me to look into becoming a Mortgage Broker. I did some research and interested in a switch career wise. My ...
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When analyzing trends, specific markets, or individual deals, what non-financial data do you use (if any)? Are sites like the US Census Data or the Realtor.com public data useful? Do you follow news like CNBC's real e...
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We have a condo we're looking at leasing to a company for their employee. The company will sign the lease, with the employee listed as the tenant. Do we need a guarantor listed as well? The company's legal counsel has...
I’m finally financially ready to buy my first investment property but have been hearing that the market may ACTUALLY crash because of the rona and related foreclosures. On the other hand, I’ve also heard a lot about p...
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Here's a situation I haven't seen addressed in Forums. I hope the wisdom of the Bigger Pockets community will have some experience, ideas and/or insights to share.I have a few houses in the same neighborhood. Every ti...