Jeffrey Waldron
We’d like to buy a new home + keep our current as a rental, but..
Weighing the pros and cons of a scenario where we keep our current home as a rental, as we buy and move into a larger place. Our small house is in a great area of Eagle Rock where rent will cash flow positive. In the ...
Jeremy Carlson
Use my own agent to purchase a new build? Or use sellers agent?
I have a few questions regarding new builds and what I can expect my buying agent to be able to offer. There are a lot of new builds coming up in an area that I believe will continue to appreciate, and as with other a...
Sean Saadat
Tenant agreed to renew but did not sign the lease, sent payment
We have a tenant that had a lease expired on the last day of the month in April. A few weeks back we have inspected the place. LL and T both agreed to extend the lease for another year. We sent them the new lease ...
Jonathan Greene
The Rise (and Fall) of the Snowflake Investor
The Snowflake Investor is a problem, mainly to himself or herself. The Snowflake Investor gets so emotionally attached to a deal that they can't see the forest for the trees. And just so BP doesn't break again, yes, w...
Mindy Jensen
Section 199A: Legally Avoid Taxes on the Last 20% of Income???
My friend, The Mad Fientist (guest on BiggerPockets Money Episode 18) is a huge fan of legal tax avoidance.His accountant asked for a tshirt from him, and in exchange, he got an article about "the most exciting new t...
Andrew Merritt
Quitclaim to LLC, Due on Sale Clause Triggered
Hello, I have four properties and 10 units. All were purchased in my name. My accountant advised me to set up an LLC for them, so I did. I contacted my lenders to see if it would cause the due on sale clause to be ...
Kevin Thomas
Tenant complains of rodents - who pays for pest control?
We bought a duplex and several months later an existing tenant is complaining about rodents. I contacted a local pest control company and they want $100 to start and $45 per month for both units and a 1 year contract...
Donovan Plummer
Seeking Property Manager in San Diego Area
Hi Fellow Bigpocketers - I am urgently seeking a property manager for a 3 bedroom 2 bedroom condo located in a San Diego coastal community. The unit is currently vacant, but a new tenant will be moving in on 5/22. I...
Luke Carl
Airbnb Prices in Search Function
So..... now that they're including the cleaning fees in the search area as part of the per/night price.... mine look crazy expensive because we allow 1 night bookings. This makes no sense.
If I switch to 4 night or 7...
Vi Huang
Tenant Keeps Making Maintenance Requests
I have a tenant who moved into my rental in California in Feb this year. They've lived in the home for 7 months and have made maintenance requests every single month. They installed bidets without my permission and cr...