Nick Leamon
Is the 2% rule true for single family home rentals?
So I read the beginners guide, and have been hearing a lot about this 2% rule since I started looking around Bigger pockets, and my question is, is that really true for single family home rentals?
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Chris Martin
If your tenants could give you a grade, what would it be?
I'd like BP Nation's input on your tenant's view of you (as a landlord, leasing agent, resident manager, etc.) as seen through your tenant's eyes. 'A' to 'F'. I'd also be interested as to the hows and whys relating...
Jama Mohamed
House-hack or buy investment property and rent?
Hi all,So I'm starting to get into real estate investing and have come across a problem that I'm sure many of you have had. Basically, whether to buy a house to live in and rent rooms out of or to buy a property somew...
Art Maydan
Renter Wants to Install Dish and Phone Jack
I'm at work and my renter just texted me that AT&T is at my house and where can he put the dish. My wife and I live upstairs and he just moved in downstairs. He's asking if they can put a dish on OUR balcony or on...
Lynn Hill-Torres
Electronic Rent Collection
Hello BiggerPockets family. We are working with a landlord, managing one of her tenants as a way to gain experience for when we finish renovating our property. I remember in Brandon Turner's book, he said one way to...
Trevor Cox
Rentals near a university??
I've been trying to think of the pros and cons of owning a SFH or MFH that is near a university, meaning the tenants will most likely be students. Obviously there is the risk of college students trashing the place, bu...
Jeremy G.
Unlimited amount of prospective tenants, is this normal?
I have posted 2 apartments for rent over the past 2 months and i get absolutely bombarded with emails and calls expressing interest and asking to set up showings, I am overwhelmed.I just recently listed a 3 bedroom ap...
Lauren N.
Newbie with amazing opportunity to invest - need advice!
Hi all! I've been diligently reading as much content and BP books as I could consume over the past few months. I've been personally interested in getting involved in REI for a while and have been getting educated. I r...
Scott Trench
Does Getting Up Early Have Anything to Do with Your Success?
Wondering what actual real estate investors have to say about this subject. I don't get up early (wake up between 7:00 - 8:00 most days, 9:00AM + on the weekends). I feel that I am having moderate-high success thus fa...
Ron Brady
Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias
In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue. If it helps...