Tommy Ciccarone
What area of real estate will be hit the hardest?
In reading and discussing I am hearing different opinions on real estate sector that will be hurt the most? Retail / Office / Industrial/ Multi Family
Edith TenBroek
How do you make an offer from a distance?
So we are partnering with one of hubbies co-workers. He has the cash, but not the time, while we have the time, but not the cash. So he is willing to buy the property, and pay the downpayment and closing. But he...
Joshua Dorkin
Survey: Should we Require Avatars to Participate on BP?
Do you guys think that uploading a personal profile image (avatar) should be a pre-requisite for participating on the forums, blog system, properties directory, etc. here at BiggerPockets?
Just curious . . . thoughts?
Hugo Jimenez
Tenant passed away prior to closing on a purchase, Florida
I have an unusual situation and am hoping for some advice from someone who has some experience or knowledge of how to handle the situation. I am scheduled to close on a duplex on Friday, May 14th. Both tenants decid...
Christopher Moran
MY ATTORNEY WASN'T TO POSITIVE ABOUT LEASE OPTION ASSIGNMENTS
I had a meeting with my attorney today I wanted to have some contracts draw up for lease option assignments. He told me without being a realtor it could be risky. Is anyone in Massachusetts using lease option assignme...
Steven Tawresey
Re-Zone in Denver to Allow ADU
Hey everyone. I know there are lots of question on this site about Denver zoning regulations and their allowance for an ADU and I figured I share my recent experience working with the city and my neighbors on a 'spot ...
Cameron Riley
DODD FRANK - Rent To Own - Rent Credits ARE LEGAL
- Attempting a Rent To Own agreement with prospective client, - I called around 5-10 different people and companies, most of them operate on different levels... 1 company gives out 300.00 per month rent credits... Ano...
Filmon Michael
Collecting irst and last month rent PLUS 2 month security deposit
A high risk tenant wants to rent my property in Columbus, OH. He is willing to pay first and last month as well as two month security deposit all upfront. I am comfortable with the upfront payment but not sure this is...
Matthew Catanzariti
Should I buy a multi-family?
First off I'll give you a little background on myself. I'm currently 23 years old and make around 70-80k. I have no student loan debt or any other form of debt. I myself think owner occupying a multi family residence ...
Alexander Lang
Tenant screening - Income = 3X rent
Hi BP Fam!So the rule of thumb I hear is to have the tenants gross income equal or greater than three times the rent rate. Just to clarify, If I have a boyfriend and girlfriend, sisters, friends, whomever renting my u...