Susan Tan
What did Susan do in 2020?
Some things I achieved in 2020 related to real estate & mortgage note investing. This is my 2nd year into real estate & my 1st year in note investing.✅ Completed a cash out refi on my first turnkey rental in C...
Phil Santamassino
Proof of Funds Letter
Hello!As a new real estate investor I am looking for potential rental properties that will fit my numbers criteria (cap rate %, GRM, CoC, etc) but seem to need a proof of funds letter before I can see properties. How ...
Kyle Stewart
What program/spreadsheet do you use for income/expenses?
We have a duplex and a PM taking care of both sides while we work over the road. What software/spreadsheet do you use to track expenses and income? We don't have a LLC or anything, but want to take advantage of tax sa...
JJ Chojnowski
Commercial Loan on a 26 unit Apartment Complex
Jay Hinrichs, I hope you read this and could give me some advice. I currently own a 4-plex and a duplex in Utah and I'm working to 1031 exchange my properties into a 26 unit apartment complex. In my intial resea...
Dylan Favazza
Balloon Loan versus Convention in Todays Rate Environment
I just recently used my 10th Fannie/Freddie mortgage so I’ve been diving in to learn about my lending options moving forward. I spent the day yesterday calling local banks and here’s the decision I’m trying to make:I ...
Robert Calabro
Mid-term rental deposit, application fee, & rent collection
What do mid-term renters prefer when it comes to security deposit? I'm leaning towards a smaller non-refundable deposit vs a full month rent that is refundable. I would love to hear what others have experienced with i...
Jenny Milu
What's your best piece of advice or tip when starting out managing a STR?
We are closing on our first STR this week! YAY!
It's a completely turn key property, the sellers are transferring their profiles over on all of the booking sites, all of their contacts etc... It feels so easy and lik...
Garrett Brown
What is your biggest struggle in the STR world right now?
What is your biggest pain point with STRs right now? We are working on more resources to help new and experienced hosts here at BiggerPockets. Real feedback of struggles or topics people want to dive in further helps ...
Andres Bernal
ARBNB in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Hey guys, Im buying a condo in Punta Cana in area nearby "EL Cortecito" 5 min walking from the beach. I have my whole portfolio in CT and would like to expand markets. Im from Santo Domingo but I have lived in CT sin...
John Montgomery
New to BP in Sacramento
Hello everyone. I just became aware of Bigger Pockets on Thanks Giving. My sister told me about it and I've since been listening to ALL the podcasts starting at #1. It's helped with real estate language fluency. My da...