Nathan Simons
20% downpayment in savings. Is that still the best route?
I am a young post grad looking to start investing in Real Estate. I am very interested in the multi family aspect of it, but let’s say I take the time to save up for a 20% downpayment on a $100,000 property. Would usi...
Blake Jones
Do you really require the first, last month's rent + the deposit?
I'm a new landlord. I have a 3 br/2 bath rental that'll go for about $900 per month. I'm wanting to know from more experienced landlords/managers do you require people to give first and last month's rent plus deposit....
Chris Purcell
Why is a buyer only required to put up a deposit?
Yet the seller is not held accountable for their actions?IMO both parties should be required to put up a deposit, and if either bails then the other party keeps the deposit as damages.There is a ton of work that goes ...
Tom R.
when am I required to return deposit from a broken lease.
My tenant is moving on short notice with 5 months to go on her lease. when am I required to return her deposit?
John M.
A question on Fannie Mae foreclosed homes
About a year ago, I found a boarded up house in not the best of neighborhoods, and I nailed a "we buy houses" sign to the boarded window. I've done this a few times and they generally lead to calls from retail buyers ...
Andrew Freed
Financing for a Great Bank Owned Property - What are my options?
I found a very attractive bank owned property that will go up for auction in a few days. I am planning on utilizing the BRRR strategy with holding it in mind for continuous cash flow once I refinance / pay the credito...
Karen Bickford
Taking a non-refundable deposit for a move-in scheduled for fall?
Hello Bper's,It's been while since I've been here. I have a rental that the current tenants are moving out in the fall as they are building a home and that is when their new home is going to be ready. I have someone...
Aaron Furr
Transitional living house hack
Hey BiggerPockets!
Aaron here. So I'm a newbie, but a quick learner, and motivated investor. I've been running analysis after analysis on rental properties, as that's where I would like to start. Well, I found some...
Alex Zweydoff
Exploring Additional Services That Could Be Offered by Property Managers
As a professional property manager myself, I understand the essential tasks that investors are looking for from their property manager, like rent collection, maintenance, and tenant screening. However, the role of a p...
Asher Carr
PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL BUYERS
I'm in a rent. Something that seems simple but also what to keep in check. My first rental property showing is tomorrow and had 2-3 people who said who wanted to see it but no one confirmed except for one. The only th...