Madylen Barberan
How to conduct a Background check
I just listed my very first rental. I have already had some inquires. Me being brand new I would like to get some insight into what seasoned landlords have done regarding the following issues:-How do you conduct a bac...
Luke Greely
Newbie from Whitewater, WI
Hello! I joined BiggerPockets a few months ago and I want to get more involved in the forums. I am currently a senior in college at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. My goal is to purchase my first property in W...
Greg Helbeck
Virtual Investing Benefits Week #2
This week I want to continue my mini series on some of the benefits and critical things you need to know if you are deciding to implement the virtual investing model.The key to having consistent success in a visual ma...
Evan Manship
FHA Loan Owner Occupancy
Hey BP,
First time poster, long time reader. I am currently living with my parents but am considering purchasing my first home using FHA financing.I understand that FHA requires "owner occupancy" for at least...
Mark Yuschak
Rehabbing a badly burned house
My next flip candidate is a house which was involved in a bad house fire. I have a good team to reconstruct it, however, my bigger concern is the end buyer getting funding after the rehab is done. Has anyone ever ru...
Rich Weese
Bigger Pockets is great. Another opportunity available ONLY because of BP. Share yours here.
Bp is where you should be INVOLVED. It leads to good opportunities to increase your real estate knowledge, build relationships ,share your info on areas you invest in, etc. Here are a couple examples.
1. I have a new...
Adam A.
Toledo, OH Lead Paint Ordinance Compliance
As the Lucas County Health Department (LCHD) has added a new time ticker countdown to the deadline of the Toledo Lead Paint Ordinance compliance date, there are 4 vital reasons why landlords need to get their rentals ...
Ronald Fontenot Jr
Private money - contracts/notes
I have spoken to a few people who may be interested in lending me money to help in building my portfolio. I'll be starting with some flips to build cash reserves. I understand that a promissory note can be used to sec...
Account Closed
What are some good questions to ask Out of state Agents/Manager?
Hello everyone,I'm looking into investing in out of state rental properties, since I don't have the firepower to purchase in my home state of CA. Being new to real estate investing, I don't have reliable contacts I tr...
Brian Dolbeare
New member - getting back to investing
Hi everyone,
I'm excited to be back in real estate investing after some time away. Just last week, I closed on my first multi-family property, and I’m scheduled to close on my second next week. Both are in a small ma...