Travis Turner
How to choose an area OOS to invest
Hello.First post here.Been watching podcasts and read a few BP books.Looking to invest OOS in an area with lesser barrier to entry than here on the wedge of the Oregon Coast where 2/1 sfr are $200k+.Been researching d...
Joseph King
No money down loans strategy help
I apoligize if this is the wrong forum, it's the closest I could find for my question.So essentially I was listening to a few of the podcast about creative financing and I came across a strategy I somewhat understand...
Mindy Jensen
Why do you connect with other BiggerPockets Members?
Why do you connect with other members?Under what conditions do you accept Colleague Requests?
Taylor Jennings
HELP! My Mom is buying house for $210k at $1200/mo Rent
How do I convince her not to do this... and instead buy 2-4 houses with a turnkey company here locally?
The $210k house is in her neighborhood, has an elderly woman renting it, and doesn't need any repairs. M...
Kerry M.
Why a 7 year loan?
Hi - I have spoken to two bankers. The first is with a major bank who was talking about a 20 year mortgage. The second, a local smaller bank, without an application and over the phone, mentioned a 7 year 'abundance ...
Account Closed
Need input for a family situation.
Young guy looking for some guidance. Didn't know if this was an appropriate section or not. Taking any advice, input, and/or suggestions.My parents currently own a 6 bedroom house hold in the city of Ventura, CA. Unfo...
Whitney Rekowski
Rehab yourself or contract it out- How to analyze?
What is the best way to analyze if it is worth doing renovations yourself or if you should hire a contractor?If you choose to hire contractors, what’s the best way you’ve found and determined they are quality and reli...
Raj S.
Is it normal for a landlord to have the tenant's pay for sewer, water, and trash?
I just purchased a rental property in Fishers, Indiana. Is it normal to have the tenants pay for sewer, water, and trash? In Hamilton county all of these items are paid for separately.My property manager is telling ...
Jeremy Marek
In what order do you implement your tenant screening?
I am wondering in what order do you screen your tenants?My general thoughts are this: 1.) Get my ads out on CL, doorstep, etc.. 2.) Organize and Host an open house. 3.) Collect applications from those who attend the o...
Shawn Ackerman
IS THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN ROCHESTER NY REALLY THAT BAD??????
Today I have spoken to an attorney(investor) , Realtor (investor) and a few other non-investor realtors who all said the same thing. THE PROPERTY IN ROCHESTER NY SUCKS!!! I'm interested in hearing the experience of ...