Shannon Vistisen
How To Make The Leap
How do you know when is the right time to make the leap? We're considering a STR. How do you know when to pull the plug and purchase your first investment? It's such a big purchase when you have a family with little o...
Jeremy Nault
Gifts around the holidays
Curious to hear everyone's thoughts on giving gifts to tenants around the holidays. This is the first year I have done it and I have only had good reactions thus far! It seems like an easy way to help build a positiv...
Jonathan Tea
Out of State Investing: Several questions for those who do it.
Currently living in California. Young but eager to learn. I have several questions. Assume you've found a property in another state, a turn-key property. It's listed as $75,000. I come up with a downpayment of $15,000...
Tony Castronovo
Would you ever rent to someone with a prior eviction?
Is there such a thing as a "flagrant" eviction? Is it a completely black and white answer...if they have an eviction....never ever ever rent to them? Or is there any logic to consider for accepting an applicant with...
Cindy Joseph
Weeds in pavers
We purchased a duplex last year. The previous owner did backyard pavers without a weed barrier underneath in the backyard. There are significant amount of weeds growing between them. Would a sealant work to stop the...
Yenlan Patton
Can't believe.....my judge granted on my tenant lies.
I am suppose to have court date on April 12th for eviction, just found out today the judge change the date. The tenant callep up on friday April 8th to extend the court date, given an excuse medical issue. I don't tru...
JoJo Diego
Newbie in Dallas, TX
Hi all,I’m JoJo originally from San Diego and now loving life here in Dallas. I’m a young (under 30) IT professional that specializes in analytics (data migration, marketing, financial, etc.). I’ve always been eager t...
AJ Wong
Why large Investment Property HELOC's are hard to qualify for and what to do instead
We've seen tremendous interest from investors seeking larger balance investment property HELOC's or home equity lines of credit. Understandably, investors are looking to tap or access increasing equity positions, many...
Tamara Pickens
Newbie Returning Member From 2009 in Austin, TX ready to invest!
Greetings, my name is Tamara! So, according to my profile, I've been a member of Bigger Pockets since 2009, but I am also a part of the scores of people who have dreamed about investing in real estate but HASN'T.TAKE...
Ernest Ho
Emotional Support Animal / Service Animal
My tenant has a ESA, and may be changed later to service dog. Dog is around 1 yr old or just under.Do I need tenant to sign a lease addendum or something? so I can officially know about the dog, licenses, shots, etc....