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...
Satyam Mistry
Cash Flow vs Collections
Like most investors I believe cash flow is a critical component of an investment. However I think that the cash flow numbers on paper can at times look so attractive that we forget about the fundamentals of the proper...
Mark Weinstock
Need some Help Getting my first rental going
I'm totally new to being a landlord.
I have my rental app and lease done and I'm ready to try my hand at Craigslist.
I'm just not reall...
Casey Moen
Tenant Screening Tips
My husband and I are still fairly new to REI. We've only been doing this for a year and a half but we have 8 units. All of our rentals are higher end ($1300 a month) for this area. However, we just closed on a triplex...
Krista McGalliard
Anyone out there know about Grant Funding Programs for low income housing renovations
I wasn't sure where to put this. I am new to BiggerPockets but have been a casual investor for 20+ years. I recently converted real estate in Colorado to real estate through 1031 properties. I have discovered a town...
Ryan Cullen
Generating Strong Leads
Hey BiggerPockets,I have recently begun my journey into Rentals within Boston, MA. I am wondering how you and your team generate strong leads. Specifically, leads that meet the criteria for the application process. I'...
Manaury Marte
Best app to screen tenants
Hello BP family I hope everyone is doing well. I am about to rent one of my vacant unit for the first time. I have a lot of tenants with potential and want to screen them very well. What app do you guys use to check t...
Ying B.
Approve or Deny? Expenses > Income but meet Gross 3X of Rent
I have a listing priced at $2450 (4 BR, 2.5 bath).
I am currently focusing on 1 applicant who makes ~100K in her current job for 25 years, excellent rental references for past 9 years but my rent is $800 more than he...
Sal M.
Tenant refuses to pay rental application processing fees
I have a situation where a prospective tenant applied for one of my rental properties using the TAR(Texas) 'Residential Lease Application' form. I processed the application without collecting any fees upfront, I paid ...
Account Closed
Finding a tenant seems like pooling teeth
Hey everyone. So I've had my condo listed online for a week, and out of all the people who've come in, I only have 1 potential tenant, but he hasn't submitted the application yet. Essentially, 80% of the inquiries n...