Mike Hanna
Texas Real Estate Inventory (or lack thereof)
Texas Real Estate Inventory (or lack thereof)
While most of us have spent the past year thinking about other aspects of life, Texas real estate investors have wondered what the market was going to look like when ever...
Matt Buchalski
Section 8 housing in Ft. Worth
Hi everyone,I am a fairly new member of BP. Im closing on my first SFR next week and I am looking to grab a couple more in the next 90 days. Does anyone on this board have experience with accepting S8 on their propert...
Kenny Simpson
Residential lending standards 80% better than 2008?
Residential lending standards have come a LONG way since the 2008 GREAT recession. It is much harder to qualify for a mortgage today than it was before the 2008 recession. Today 95% + of loans qualify show income in...
Nick Wehrley
When is Reserve Account “Good”
So I have 6 months of expenses set aside in reserves. Is this an acceptable amount to then increase my cashflow a bit and decrease the amount going into reserves? When below 6 months reserves, I do 10% maintenance, 8-...
Mark Hu
Hiring Property Manager, Liability concerns
I am thinking of hiring a property manager company again. But all the contracts I have seem to make them free of liability for any mistakes of their handymen, managers, ect. This is of concern for me because I have se...
Catherine Javier
How to decline tenant application correctly & politely?
Hello BP family! Asking for help & guidance, I am new in this landlording & tenant screening. We have a two bath, two bedroom condo in Orlando. It is A midterm rental. The current applicant wants fo lease for ...
Deisy P.
Purchasing an Investment Property in Tulum MX
Purchasing an investment property in Tulum Quintanaroo Mexico. Hi, all. I am a dual citizen of USA and México. I am flying to Tulum this week to tour some properties. This will be my first time purchasing property the...
Denise Pauzano
Need advice!!
When a tenant does work for you but still owes rent, do you pay them for the work or deduct from rent? What works out better in landlord favor (note: tenant typically late on rent but always pays).
Amity Word
Replacement Reserves Budget
Replacement reserves are funds that are set aside from a property’s operating cash flow to fund future capital expenditures. Normal wear n tear or repairs.How much should one set aside or budget for replacement reser...
Gregg Contreras
The End of Mega Buck RE Gurus?
Today marks a milestone in the industry. It's time to end the BS about making money in Real Estate! Yes it is very possible to make money, in fact a LOT of money, but you need to learn it as a real BUSINESS, not a ...