Mark Beekman
Looking for proper steps to see if mobile home is an option
I'm looking to put a mobile home on a vacant residential lot that I own (all utilities are present and ready to be hooked up). Zoning allows for mobile/manufactured homes as long as there is a concrete foundation to s...
Chris Bingham
What systems and processes do you have in place as a landlord?
Here are some of my current systemsI have a main website for all the properties I manage. I set up a new website for each property with pictures and info on the property. These sites are referenced in each ad that I p...
Todd Powell
Cozy.co or mysmartmove for renter payment options
If you have experience with either one of these please comment. Cozy.co or mysmartmove.com?I take checks, money grams or cashier checks but my college aged tenants want a online or better way to transfer rent. I curre...
Chow Ahmed
Townhomes near RTP - Advice?
Hi All,
I have a couple general question about SFR / Townhomes near RTP area. So I want to buy something within 15-30 minutes of RTP e.g. Apple campus, for something new/close to new/turn-key as a buy/hold long-term ...
Waruna Yapa
Who has the best rates and how to shop for them?
My goal is to find competitive rates and fees. I've noticed that going to brokers usually leads to the same wholesalers so it's not as useful. The only other good lenders I've seen are credit unions and regional/local...
Bill Fahmy
Revenue Sources on a Single Family Home rental
Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and real estate! We are in the process of purchasing our first single family townhouse (3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1,470 sq ft) which we are going to rent for $1,200 a month. I am trying to...
Doug Dattawalker
Free credit and background checks
Hi all, My prospective tenant is finding and sharing free credit, background and eviction history reports. Are these acceptable to the general consensus here on BP? SmartMove only costs $43 here in CA. Is it too much ...
Drew Cameron
VA loan after bankruptcy
I have a friend who was in the military and is planning on filing bankruptcy and then using a VA loan to buy a home. Is this possible without waiting the standard 7 years? I'd hate to see him stuck as a renter for so...
Nancy DeSocio
Application Fees - advice on how to process them
Hi All,I have my first showing tomorrow for a vacant apartment, and it's a group showing. My question is with regards to application fees. If I get a bunch of people who apply (fingers crossed!), I assume some might...
Kenya Arnett
Why am I getting low quality rental applicants?
Hi all! I'm new to BP and new to this real estate investing world. My husband and I are under contract for our first intentional investment property (to which we will be moving and renting out the basement.) We own ou...