Joey Nakayama
Move-in fee v. security deposit
As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...
Matt Joplin
City Code Violations Regarding ADUs - Sedro Woolley Washington
Hello, My name is Matt and I am a BRRRR investor in Sedro-Woolley, a small town located in Skagit County Washington. I am disputing the city right now and am being unfairly pressured regarding their perceived usage o...
Mike McGee
Rently?
Looking for feedback from those using Rently, a lockbox/service which allows prospective tenants to let themselves in to view a property. http://use.rently.com/how-rently-works/Seems a little scary to me. Any horror s...
Kenneth Lee
How would you invest $200K/yr?
Above/beyond what I'm putting away in 401k/IRA/529/taxable accounts, I want to invest $200K/year for the next 7 years. What would be effective ways to parlay that into a great passive income? How would you do it if ...
Account Closed
Scammers and crooks
Hello BB folks, I am wondering if anyone can tell me how I can report scammers in BB?I run into an individual here while looking for PM and rehab in I diana's and he pretty much took my money than disappeared. I have...
Mindy Jensen
New Book!!! Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor
BiggerPockets is excited to introduce its newest book, The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor! Taxes! Boring and irritating, right?Perhaps. But if you want to succeed in real estate, your tax st...
Bobby Beard
Is it me?
Since I have gotten into RE and doing pretty good with it I find myself looking at all my toys ( boats, extra vehicles, 4 wheelers, gun collection, etc ) thinking to myself I should sell all of it and invest into more...
Arin Whedbee
How honest should a wholesaler be?
It's been awhile since I posted, but after doing lots of research and reading many post there's been a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. How honest should a wholesaler be to the seller? Should they tel...
David Kuhlke
Is a turnkey investment good for a beginner real estate investor?
Hello everyone! I'm new to BiggerPockets and just finished reading Brandon Turner's "The Book on Rental Property Investing". I live in Portland, OR, where the housing market is very high for rental property investing....
Kyle Hipp
Applicants having a friend pretend to be their landlord for reference
I am currently listing a place for rent. I have this couple come over and explain to my wife prior and myself at the showing how their current place is bad and that the ceiling caved in twice. They go on with some oth...