Peter Bemko
Accept Prepay of Rent in NJ?
I'm working with a couple of folks that have had credit issues. They suggested that they would prepay a certain amount of the rent.Is this a good idea?NJ statues state that no more than 1 and 1/2 month of security dep...
Kris McLamb
20% down at 4.875% OR 25% down at 4.5%
Hi!Attempting to purchase my first investment property and was asked a question by a lender I wasn't expecting. 20% down payment for a 4.875% rate or 25% down payment for a 4.5% rate. The math seems to be in favor o...
Steven Tawresey
Bainbridge Island Investors?
Wondering if anyone is investing on Bainbridge Island, Washington. I grew up there and haven’t been back for about 18 years, but my wife and I are contemplating a move in the next year or two and I wanted to start rec...
Robert Hutchinson
Fair Haven Short Term Rental Manager
Hello group! We just bought our first short term rental, a small cabin in Fair Haven New York. Since we live in Florida, we would like to find a reputable property manager for the short term rental market. Does any...
Scott Hinkel
Investing in rough neighborhoods
Does anyone have any experience investing in rougher neighborhoods in Kansas City? I’m looking at the 64128 zip code.Do you only do it if the numbers are a steal? Is it not worth your time? Did you have a hard time ge...
Vernell Callahan
New Member from Alabama
Hi! I am so glad I found this website! I'm just getting started with the education phase of real estate investing and Bigger Pockets is an excellent resource.
Ed D.
How much do you kick back to your network???
How folks,
Hope you are all doing great. So I wanted to ask about your thoughts on keeping your network happy. I've got a few people who I have strong relationships with and they are great at getting me leads on go...
Antonio Bodley
Location for multi-family homes
How important is location for multi-family investing even if there is income potential? Would you advise to stay away from buying multi-family homes in poor neighborhoods?
Bob Mueller Jr.
Allow Pets in your STR/Vacation Rental? Yes or No?
Did a search for this and couldn't find a lot of discussion about pets in STR, only LTR. I am trying to rent my "winter" home in St. Pete, FL for 6 months while I'm gone (in 30-day minimum increments thanks to my HOA...
Ayodeji Kuponiyi
Feedback from Landlords & Property Management
Fellow landlords and PM, how should I respond to this text message from my tenant? My tenant texted me this morning regarding renewing his lease which ends on October. He wants to revert back to $850/month (which is w...