Ross Marshall
Can you require a drug test pre lease agreement?
Hello everyone, fIrst time Investor question. I’m in central Texas, have a free sIngle wide, an owner financeable lot for 15,000 total, and am closing the deal soon. Once I get the utilities hooked up, ready to go and...
Kyle M.
First deal - thoughts?
So I am currently seeking my first deal. I'm interested in a 2br/1ba listing and wanted to hear some feedback on it.
I know 2/1 investments are looked down upon somewhat, but they are on the cheaper side so I can ...
Tony Nguyen
What rules of thumb do you use to buy apartments and why?
Hey guys,
I'm reviewing apartment complexes left and right looking to pick up my first one in the next 60-90 days and was curious to know what rules of thumb other folks on BP use to filter properties effectively?
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Brandon V.
Attic Conversion
Hi Everyone,I'm looking at buying a Single Family House and converting the attic into another bedroom and have a couple questions:1. The attic has two exits, the stair leading to it and window right next to the stair...
Mindy Jensen
We've Redesigned the Forums!!!
Hey there, BiggerPockets!Your forums look a little different today, don't they? We've made a few changes - and we're REALLY excited about them!First off, we've cleaned up the interface and put the content of the posts...
Lorien Rollins
Pet Fee at Move In & Pet Rent Monthly
In my experience managing apartment communities, we have charged renters a pet fee (nonrefundable) at move in AND a monthly pet rent. I'm renting my SFH for the first time and am unsure how to charge the future renter...
Jin Park
How to find a good quality property manager
Hi BiggerPockets,I am in a tough situation with my current property manager. I understand there are lots of things behind in the backend for property managers to manage the property for the landlord. However, my curre...
James Morrissey
Tenant Screen Advice
Hey fellow BPers, what is your approach to screening tenants? What are the most important aspects to a tenant's application to you? Attached I have a tenant screening document I wrote out based on episode 6 of Real Es...
Joe Kato
Selective with tenants in my house?
I know about the 8 protected classes when screening tenants, but fell into a situation today I wasn't sure how to answer. I offered an apartment in the multifamily house I live in to a lady on the phone to come look ...
Shawn Choi
What are your experiences with Section 8 Tenants?
Based on your experience, what are the Advantages/Disadvantages of investing into California properties with Section 8 tenants?