Patrick Allen
Paid off my credit cards: now what?
Hey everybody,My question concerns what to do with paid off credit cards. I am within 24 hours, most likely, of consolidating some very high interest credit card debt I acquired several years ago for, of all things, g...
Wendy Lavana
Any advice on renting to the Chronically Homeless
Our city has a new program that is assisting 22 people individuals. They will pay first, last and security plus monthly rent and the tenants utilities. I have been having trouble renting out the units. They like our u...
Lashad Hamilton
FICO score to low to attract lenders
Good morning BP family,I have come across the challenge of needing to raise my FICO score in order to show lenders I can be responsible. I have a goal to purchase my 1st investment in 1 year. I understand mostly what ...
Hilary C.
NEW BP Security Improvements: 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)
Hey everyone! I just wanted to bring your attention to a new security feature for BiggerPockets users. We're always striving to make sure your time spent with us better, and in this case, we're aiming to make sure we ...
Austin McClain
New member from Sacramento / Elk Grove, California
Hello Bigger Pockets community!My name is Austin McClain, I have been a member of BP for a few months now and have logged in from time to time to read articles and find helpful information. After months of listening t...
Frank Ventresca
Dscr refi? 40 yr 10yr IO
Hello
Hope you are well
Is it worth it to refi? I’m claustrophobic about the IO and wondering if I need to make a switch. Other dscr refis put me at a higher monthly.
Appraised Value $700,000.00
Sales Price $680...
Kenson Goo
Flat Fee House Showings by Real Estate Agents
I have a rental property in San Jose area that I manage remotely. Recently, my tenant's lease is up and I need someone to show my rental property to the potential tenants that I have screened with background checks. U...
Angeline Rebottaro
Best Hot tub for STR?
Hey guys,I'm looking to add some new features to my STR and considering a hot tub. Is there one you'd recommend for the frequent use of an STR? Costco hot tubs are affordable, but I heard that the service on them stin...
Mark Hall
Successes in home automation for rental units?
I currently manage 7 rental units and have been thinking about installing some home automation devices to better help manage the properties and receive alerts. Idea 1: we pay for heat in one of the buildings. I have...
Joe T.
Exit strategy for commercial loans
I have a few commercial real estate loans which are fixed rate for 5 years on a 20 year amortization schedule.
My lenders assure me that at the end of each 5 years, I can get another similar loan with the prevailing ...