Alfredo Diaz
Can i decline an applicant due to the number to occupants?
Hello BP Community!There are a few threads about this topic, but I haven't found one specific for my scenario. I have two applicants, both meet all minimum qualification standards. One applicant will be living with 3 ...
Robert Zenon
What are the core steps of real estate investing?
What would you say are the core steps of real estate investing? For example, this is what I have here:1. Determine Your Criteria2. Determine How you will find leads3. Determine Financing Options4. Find Leads5. Use REI...
Zachary Sales
50% Rule vs. Applying Percentage for Expenses
When analyzing deals, is it better to apply the 50% rule to a deal, or go through and apply a certain percentage of rent to anticipated expenses, being Vacancy, Maintenance, Capital Expenses, and Property Management? ...
Rosemary Olavarria
Connecticut Multifamily Investment
Hello everyone, new to bigger pockets and new investor! Me and my husband are trying to dip our toes into real estate investing by first house hacking. Finding a multifamily, living in one unit and renting out the oth...
Rich Lodge
Fair Housing Question
Hi All,
My partner and I are in the process of placing a tenant and have had a very large number of people interested in the available unit. My question is, from a fair housing act standpoint, are we obligated to ...
Lauren Stamey
FHA Approval Requirements
I was wondering in your experience, how does the FHA loan process work and what are the criteria for approval typically involved?
Bradley Gasparovich
Tenant Screening Criteria
I am curious if there are any pre made criteria lists out there or if there are any “must haves” for tenant screening. For example, minimum 650 credit score and 3x rent for gross income. And are these criteria lists f...
Thanh Nguyen
Excited to jump into the WA REI market
Hello everyone,Just thought I introduced myself. Currently eager to find my first deal but not exactly sure where to start or how long it would take to generate my first deal in the WA area. Talked to a few real estat...
Andrea Kraft
Choosing a tenant... Help!
I have a couple questions about choosing a tenant...1) When using a company like Rentprep.com do you send everyone a link for a background/credit check -or- do you have them fill out an application 1st and determine f...
Rick Sterling
Philadelphia Area Investment Properties
Hello, I am new to real estate investing and looking to purchase my first rental property. I have been looking throughout Delaware County and the Philadelphia area and have been wondering what other surrounding counti...