Hi BP,I am planning to apply for a commercial line of credit with a local bank but I can't make my mind on how much to ask for and how to present my case. My goal is to expand access to funds at a sub 10% interest rat...

I'm meeting with a potential private money investor this weekend (pretty pumped!). Up until now we've used our own money. My question is about the tax form I would issue an investor after the sale of the property...

Hello AllI’m currently looking to develop relationships with local banks that are lending to REI in the Boston, MA area. I’m interested in investing in multifamily properties. At the moment, I don’t have anything in t...

I just got a note from my property manager in Charlotte describing two different applications to rent my property. Neither one looks great, but I wonder if any of you have any thoughts on these:Application #1 - Famil...

I believe it's crucial not to require an application before viewing a unit. My timeline for turning over vacancies is strictly four weeks, which is the maximum acceptable period between a tenant moving out and the arr...

I have just had two applicants that one does not meet my criteria, and the second does but the situation sounds very fishy and suspicious.  They have both used my Apartments.com listing to submit an application for th...

Hi everyone,This is my first post on BP, so I'll introduce myself:My name is Nate. I'm a senior accounting and finance student from Massachusetts who's interested in pursuing a career in real estate investing. I inten...

I currently live in Falls Church, Virginia (Fairfax County) and am thinking about converting my basement into an apartment and renting it out. I think there may be Fairfax county rules against this, but I am wondering...

Hi, new to the forum so please forgive any mistakes. I purchased 8 four and five bedroom duplexes in Manhattan, Kansas a couple years ago. The city has a no more than 4 unrelated tenants muni code, but they issued a p...

Hi! I am super excited to be on this site and to get started. I'm currently in the Los Angeles area but hope to invest my first SFR in Dallas, TX. I am interested in house hacking. I am listening to BP podcasts and re...