Erin O'Connor Smith
What payments do you require at time of lease signing?
Just found a tenant and signed a lease, but he says he can't make payments until he receives his deposit back from his current lease. He screened well with good landlord and professional references and great income to...
Jim Robertson
Background checks without an SSN
Does anyone know of any places where I can run a background check on an applicant that doesn't have an SSN. They have a drivers license through the Mexican consulate, and permanent resident status (green card). Smart ...
Mike Schorah
Why don't I ever hear about people losing money doing BRRRRs?
I always hear about people losing money flipping houses. Why don't I ever hear about people losing money doing BRRRRs?For instance, I've heard of people losing $5k-$70k on a flip sometimes, but I never hear of someone...
Chad Mayo
Need A Bank for Refi
Currently renovating my first BRRRR property and looking for a bank that will let me cash out 75% LTV without a 6 month seasoning period...anyone have someone local I could use? I'm getting no's everywhere. (some nati...
Paul F.
advice on how to reject prospective tenants
Our rental listing in Woodbridge, VA has alot of interest and some people that are very excited about the property, but we already know, without digging into their background, that we are not going to choose them as t...
Ponni Carlin
Small Mortgage Loans In Lake County, Florida
Hi All! I am looking at properties in Lake County, Florida where the loan would be sub 100K. I've had some push back on a 100K minimum for property loans. Any advice or recommendations on how to approach this?Thanks!
Joseph Mallon
Bay Area Mortgage rates
Given the state of the economy, dropping stock market indexes, I am looking at refinancing my properties with cash-out refinances. Does the Bigger Pockets community have any good resources (credit unions/mortgage bro...
Ryan Phelps
Best Banks for Houston Mortgages?
I am a newbie investor in Houston and I am preparing to buy my first SFR. Can anyone recommend a few good local banks to visit for investment mortgages in the Houston area? I have cash available for at least a 20% d...
Chelsy S.
Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan Assessment - Tax Deductible on Rental?
First timer for tax filing as a landlord.... I know I can deduct the property insurance as an expense, but my question is regarding the credit for the LA Citizens FAIR Plan charge which is on all Louisiana policies. I...
Account Closed
difficulties getting hard money loans
Hey guys so i recently heard that it is easier for individuals to get hard money loans when they have verifiable income from a job and its kind of tougher to get hard money loans if you are self employed. Is this tru...