John Liaaz
Why do many landlords not hire management?
I notice that it's a mixed bag when it comes to management on here. Half prefer to manage all their properties themselves and the other half won't touch a property without a manager/management company. Why is this suc...
Max Pickus
Finding A Real Estate Agent
Hi All,I have been on the Bigger Pockets site for a few months now. Quietly watching, reading, and listening - however, I am still not extremely comfortable. My name is Max and I am from the Denver, CO area. A rece...
Greg R.
Question about DTI, Surprising lender response
Hey guys, first off thanks for taking the time and providing feedback. I got a very surprising response from a lender for a property that I'm in contract for. Short background, I own 3 properties... two of them multi ...
Billy Borus
New to REI; Planning to Start This Year
Hi everyone! My name is Billy, and I am new to the REI landscape. I have been spending the last few months extensively watching podcasts, reading books, the BP forums, and practicing analyzing properties. My plan i...
John Morgan
Will all banks halt loans?
What are the odds all banks will put a pause on our investment loans? I’ve got two Freddie loans and seven loans through my credit union. I’ve got some reserves for this, but I could be out of a job soon myself and co...
Tanner Stenquist
First Property Do's and Don'ts
Hey everyone!
My name is Tanner and I am 23 and a current full-time college student studying Accounting. I have been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for a little now and I have decided to try and get my first pr...
Mitch Anderson
St. Louis area - Condo, apartment or multi family
I am moving to St. Louis and looking to purchase a condo, apt or multi-family below 240k. I would like to live in for the first year then hold it as an investment. I do not know the area real well.I am in my 20s. Top ...
Joe Splitrock
Downtown Real Estate Values Destroyed
What are the long term effects going to be of the arson, looting and vandalism in downtown areas across America? Businesses were already in financial trouble. Now struggling businesses received the final blow. What ef...
Eric Barnett
W2 vs. 1099 and Issues in Acquiring Financing
Hello, My questions arises over a decision I have to leave my stable W2 job and go back to being a consultant as a 1099 contractor. I will make about 20-30k more as a contractor with the ability to use my newly acqui...
Michael D.
AB 1436 - Additional tenant protections
Since I'm still new here I figured I should start contributing by sharing this to the group. A bill pending with the California legislature just came across my desk, AB 1436. A link and a summary appear below. It's...