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Hi All! Looking to open a discussion on the legality of running credit checks on section 8/DSS tenants.Question: If the government program is not paying 100% of the rent, are we able to pull a credit report? Example: ...
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Hi all,I got my real estate broker license in WA state earlier this week for the first time.I have been a full time employee in WA in the software field and would like to continue that while i kickstart on the side th...
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It sounds like any other Self Directed IRA.What's different?Google led me to an Entrust website. Any other good information sources you'd like to suggest?Alan
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Hi. I know this was asked before but no posts about this since 2015 or so. In the past I saw Quest & IRA Services Trust Co. recommended. Are there any others that I should be looking into now?Thanks!Gina
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Here are the final numbers on the deal i'm working on.Owner owns house free and clear, does not live in it anymore but still maintains it. Solid house in good neighborhood. He really wants to unload the 'responsibil...
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I have just entered the flipping market and I am looking for some guidance to make smart decisions. When doing my first flip should I get funding first and then search for my deals? Also, when getting funded by privat...
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I would like to start investing in rental properties and I don't know where to begin. There is a lot of knowledge here but it is hard to find stuff for an absolute beginner. I would like to take a class where I can si...
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Hello all!My name is Charles, I'm 19 years old and in the process of educating myself about real estate. My mind was blown listening to a few podcasts some months ago; perspective of life has totally shifted. My goal...
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Hi all,
Longtime BP reader but never made an account or posted until now.
I’m under contract to buy a duplex and was wondering if anyone has any leads or advice to find a conventional mortgage with 5% down? This wo...
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Good morning BP community. I am weighing my options perteining to managing my townhome in Richmond Hill, GA. I've run across a property management tool called TurboTenant. Has anyone had any experience with it? Pros ...