Len Parks
New to investing. What type of property to buy?
Hello everyone, I am brand new to investing and so I need help. This is a great site and Im lucky to have found it. Due to me being laid off of my job I am forced to look at another way to make a living. I have ALWAYS...
Jacob Beg
Did I dodge a bullet or was I too suspicious?
I had a rental application from someone with poor credit. She furnished paystubs showing a very handsome salary and was more than qualified, willing to make two months security deposit and start the lease immediately ...
Account Closed
Rents under $600/mo and poverty
How many of you have tenants paying $600 and under who aren't living at or below the poverty line? Don't take offense. I'm well aware that $600 can rent some nice units and is enough for a mortgage payment in some ...
Terry Lao
What sacrifice have you made for down payment?
I have heard a lot of posts about how to buy real estate with no money down, low down, first time buyer program, etc. All these paths are possible, but they are financial decisions that you are now just realizing when...
Luke Nam
What to do with bad credit and low cash reserves
Hi everyone first off very excited to be on here and excited to learn more about real estate investing. My situation is kinda weird as I started out in real estate about 1 year ago, I got into short-term rentals and h...
Joshua Krilov
Which of these would you fix?
Under contract on our first potential property and just got the inspection report back. I feel totally overwhelmed by the list of 100+ things. Which of these would you expect seller repair credits on? Which of the pro...
Bienes Raices
Doubling security deposit for high risk people
I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?
Also I was wondering how peop...
Katie Miller
What's the best recession investing advice you've received so far
Hello! I'm looking for a few quotes for a future issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine. Do you want to be featured in our next edition? If so, please answer the following question and I may use your name, city, and s...
Marcia Maynard
Storage Locker Dilemma: What would you do?
BACKGROUND: Tenant eviction. Tenant did not even begin to move out, even after the judge ruled in our favor. Stayed until the Sheriff lockout. Was not at home at the time. Single mom with three elementary school a...
Kevin Sobilo
Hiring an employee with performance based pay
My main strategy so far has been BRRRR and like many people I have been the cog that makes the machine turn. So, with that there are limits to how fast I can accomplish things. I've been pondering how to adjust my rol...