I'm getting ready to rent my first unit in the duplex I just bought. I can't decide what to charge for the security deposit and whether or not to ask for the last month's rent up front. I don't want to scare people aw...

Hello BP members.I’m in the process of gathering all the document for lease agreement.My applicant has a small service dog and I can’t charge any extra monthly fee for it . But I can collect security deposit of $500, ...

Thinking about partnering with a couple of associates (2 to 5 total people). We are looking to finance a 50% downpayment on the loan for the purchase. Because getting financing through a new LLC is difficult, how woul...

Any yays or nays regarding Spectrum Global Financial  from Arkansas?.   They approved me for 150k 5%  30. I tried to use collateral as security.
George They want a property that is 800k with fico at 800. or for non c...

I'm buying a duplex in Florida and the tenant is already in place during the closing the seller is moving the security deposit over to me. Can I keep the tenant's security deposit in an online bank? I know the officia...

I own a small (1000 sq ft 2/1) SF home in a rapidly improving and desirable part of town, but it is in need of total renovation. I don't owe much on the property currently, but I also don't have the time or money to i...

Good Morning BP!I've been a Realtor and investor for the past 8 years and have recently been contacted by an out-of-state building owner to take over for her current property management company. Although I've managed ...

On September 1st I took ownership of a 3 unit rental that was fully occupied.  At closing the previous owner transferred the security deposit and last months rent as stated in the contracts.  My question is "do I have...

Hello BiggerPockets  Community,I'm a contractor/consultant in Northern Virginia providing Home Automation (The Internet of Things - "Smart" devices), Security & AudioVideo design & installation services for bo...

Anyone have any suggestions for a good third party website that allows your tenants to log on and pay rent, instead of physically collecting rent checks?