Steve Candor
Warning: Bank checks and Certified Checks are NOT like CASH.
I just found this out and it could have been really bad situation.So we collected a certified check for the rent and security deposit. After the tenants sign the lease (guarantor has not yet), paid the rent, they deci...
Arely Renteria
Where to in Fresno, CA
Hi all! Where can I get information on properties that are in foreclosure or will be going into it. as well as learn more information on the foreclosure processes, I am aware it takes times as well. Have been in rei a...
Dennis Weber
Newbie in Indianapolis, Indiana
Hi all,My name is Dennis Weber and my wife, Olga and I are excited about getting started in REI. I worked in the medical field for 41 years. Since purchasing my first home many years ago, I always thought that one d...
Bryan Blancke
How to send offers?
Hey all, I recently started with some direct mail for unimproved raw land. I have some customers who want me to look at their property. I am not totally confident in all of my due diligence as I am new to this, but I ...
Chris Bingham
Renting to a foreign exchange student
I had an HR coordinator from Home Depot contact me a few days ago. They have a foreign exchange guy working for them for a few months. He is looking for a place to live...just got into the state 5 days ago? What type ...
Erin Feinerman
Best Multi LLC accounting software
I am struggling over here. I work with my father who is 75 and has been doing things a certain way for YEARS. We handwrite checks and handwrite in a register. Then we take that and plug it into Quickbooks before tax t...
Josh Reese
New in Chicago, and BP!
Hello to Bigger Pockets! My name is Josh Reese and I'm a new investor in the Chicago market. I'm an advertising professional making a long term financial plan with real estate as the centerpiece, but because of my job...
Dee Xixi
How to deal with a loan broker that steal your money
I have a broker that steal my broker fees and didn't perform on the loan. worst i borrow the money from another investor. what is my options legally? also tax wise can i claim a lost? I am still paying interest and...
John K.
Best techniques for tenant screening
What are the best websites to run tenants through after they send in an application? I see a TON of ones out there - but wondering if anyone has experience with any of them, and which ones are better than others?
Ryan Bergeron
Northeast Connecticut Greenhorn
Greetings BiggerPockets. My name is Ryan Bergeron. I'm an Army veteran and civil engineering student at the University of Connecticut interested in buying my first duplex with my fiancee in the Vernon/Manchester area.