Kenneth LaVoie
Mgmt. company vs. own screening
I'm curious if anyone has opinions on whether it's better to use local people, like maybe a private investigator for tenant screening?? Or are the online services complete and trustable?
I bought my first SFR and h...
Joe H Watson
Hi All, Real estate beginner here!!
Hey bigger pockets! new investor here from Tucson, Az. I have had some small involvement with the community, but as Josh, Brandon and David always say participation on the site leads to deals and friends so... like i ...
Ryan Clark
Do you see rents increase with new minimum wage increasing.
I am in Illinois and our minimum wage is going to $15 over the next 5 years. Who has experienced this and can you share what you have seen with rent increases over time. I have looked around at some other states and ...
Waylon Themer
New to Houston and Bigger Pockets with Dwelling Insurance Question
I have greatly enjoyed reading the forums and articles thus far. I am really wanting to get to know some of the Houston folks on here. I lived in the Dallas area for 28 years and began investing in sfr's in 2008,...
Adam Dinneny
I'm Here to Learn!
I'm an attorney and currently work in public accounting. To be honest, my goal is to build wealth through real estate to help pay off my rather large amount of student loans. I won't be able to do this working the job...
Account Closed
W2 vs. 1099 Income for mortgages
What is the best way to qualify for a mortgage with 1099 income? How can you make it look like W2 income to banks?
Kevin Dee
Bathfitters or Similar Shower Rehad
HI All,I was getting a quote from a contractor and he suggested instead of redoing the wonderboard and retiling my shower, that I try Bathfitters. The tub is also super worn out too. I'm in the Westchester area: Rye N...
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Whats Important to YOU and why in this ELECTION
A) What top 3 things are most important to YOU in the out come of this election, in regard to ISSUES and why?
Just, what issues are most important to you and why!
NO B...
Stephanie Anson
How do you estimate structural and mold repairs before you put in an offer?
So I have a few rehabs under my belt and I would like to bid on homes that other investors might be intimated by such as mold and structural issues. How do you estimate these kind of repairs to put in an offer? My t...
Joe Walton
buying a property cash and refinancing
Hi, my wife and I are new to real estate investing and have decided that we are going to take the buy and hold rental property route. we live in Rochester MN and the market is pretty high right now. We were discuss...