Travis Raila
1st out of state investment - focus on one area?
I'm thinking about making my first real estate purchase, an out of state rental property, and wondering the best way to go about finding and analyzing a property.Do people who are investing out of state typically pick...
Chris Seveney
Note Investing - What's Your Biggest Fear
Typically I hear from other investors about their biggest fears in Note Investing. Do you have one? The most frequent I hear are:1. You are investing out of state2. You cannot see the inside of the property3. A borrow...
McKellar Newsom
Would you buy a used split unit HVAC?
I just found out that I have a fan motor and compressor problem with my two 29 year old HVAC units. I purchased the property a few years back and am grateful the units have lasted as long as they have.
The fan mot...
Justin Phillip
Out of state tenant application
I’ve just completed the rehab on a property and started taking rental applications. I’ve received an application via Zillow (with their credit/background check), and received what appears to be a very qualified applic...
John Underwood
Short Term Rental Investor Credibility - or Lack thereof
For the Newbie STR Investors these things let me know that you are very new, not an investor at all or don't understand what owning a STR is all about.1. Refer to STR as an "Airbnb" You have a STR listed on Airbnb.2. ...
Jeff B.
Why non-performing notes?
I can understand investing in notes backed by real property.I can't understand intentionally buying a non-performing note.In either case, the only security is a position in the foreclosure queue, but unless you're in ...
Joshua Dorkin
** Tenant Screening & Credit Checks for Landlords **
BiggerPockets Partners with TransUnion to Provide Tenant Screening & Credit Checks
In an effort to serve our members, BiggerPockets now offers tenant screening services in concert with the cr...
James Brand
My best landlord ever did this_________....
Hey BP,Trying to get ideas about ONE THING that really stuck out that your previous landlord did that made the relationship a memorable one (in a favorable way). Conversely, feel free to add something that a terrible ...
Tan Frendley
Tenant not leaving, Eviction has been filed
I purchased a condo in August, 2019, which was occupied by a tenant. After the Closing the leasing agreement got forwarded to me and I became the new landlord. Tenant struggled to pay rent on time but still paid rent ...
Daniel O.
Suggested REI-friendly areas in Washington State?
Hey folks,I live in Seattle and therefore am not looking to buy any rental real estate locally. For that reason, I've mostly been doing my research in out-of-state areas like Pittsburgh or The Triangle in North Caroli...