Will Barnard
Join the crusade - perform or get eliminated
This post is created for 3 purposes. One is to vent, two is to identify if this is an isolated occurrance or Nationwide, and three to have all of us join together to do something about it.
Here is the problem/situati...
Michael Otis
Issues With Tenant Before Move-In Date
I bought my first investment an up-down duplex in Des Moines 7 months ago and was going to live in the bottom unit and rent out the top unit after a complete renovation. Work has since moved me out of state but while ...
Joe M.
Are these Gov moratoriums on evictions making you rethink REI?
This isnt supposed to be a political debate...but reguardless of where you stand the fact of the matter is the government moved in rather quickly and just like that said your lease and laws dont matter with very littl...
Marc Cohen
If you had $1m cash to invest what would be your strategy??
So big wide world of real estate investing is giving me many ideas and options but I thought no better place than Bigger Pockets so get real insights.Currently live in Los Angeles and have a SFH rented locally and a p...
Ihe O.
Contrarian Landlording
I have never paid more than $30k for a house.I have never run a credit check or asked for a credit report on anybody who has applied to rent any of my properties.I have never asked a tenant for their SSN, DOB or any o...
Evelyn Castillo
A newbie during COVID19
Hey BP! Im in the stage ofInvesting in my education. I always hear how if you wait for the perfect time to invest, you will never make it happen, which makes perfect sense. However, given that I am a newbie do you thi...
Steve Smith
Transfering assets to kids
Anyone active in transferring assets to their kids? Looking for creative idea to give them a few more dollars before I croak. I already give them the non taxable limit, but am giving them options on property, leases a...
Jennifer McPherson
3rd month in a 2 yr lease late rent, not paid water once Colorado
So I am a newbie - and it seems like my very first tenant may end up being not so great! In April we closed on a second home and moved into it and kept our home in Erie to rent out. We found tenants that everything ...
Brian J Allen
Fannie Mae 5% Down Multifamily Loan: A Double-Edged Sword
In November 2023, Fannie Mae introduced a new policy allowing owner-occupant loans on 2-4 family homes with just 5% down, a significant change from the previous requirement of a minimum 15% down payment. One might thi...
Jose Diaz
What does a motivated seller sound like? Pre-screening
Hello to all. I wanted to know how you all specifically pre-screen sellers? How do you decide to make or not make an appointment to meet? What do you need to hear from them to know they are motivated? I would apprecia...