Michael D'Alessandro
Rental Property Analysis
Hello BP Community, I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe! I wanted to get some of your feedback/suggestions on my struggles when analyzing deals in my area. I became a PRO Member this morning and have analyz...
Dustin Ruff
Newbie from Minneapolis
What's going on BP!! I've finally pulled myself out of debt and into a solid credit score with my son going into his sophomore year at Augsburg. I was ready to buy a house in the city but quickly realized that there...
Luke Smith
What are some questions that I should be asking a Mentor?
BP!
Today marks my first forum post on BP. Big step over here!
When I was a Junior in College, I attended my first ever real estate seminar with the guys at Fortune Builders. Ryan Carmody, the keynote speaker spok...
Andrew Wong
Newbie from California looking for REIs out of state
Hi BiggerPockets!I'm a programmer working in the Bay Area. Since the real estate in the San Francisco area is ridiculous, and ultimately unaffordable for me, I'm looking to do business outside of the area.I have a pre...
Alex Owens
New Member Introduction... AND First Deal
What's going on everybody! My name is Alex Owens, I am 22 years old, and I just graduated from the University of Oklahoma. I began my real estate journey two years ago when - as a Finance and Accounting student - I re...
Chris Roche
Background checks for new tenants
Hey all, What measures do you take before renting to tenants? How do you do background checks? How do you do credit checks? Any advice would be appreciated.Also, how do you collect rent? Do you have a check mai...
Matt Liu
Some strategies for low maintenance/repairs
What are some ways to encourage and even incentivize a tenant to take good care of a freshly renovated rental unit? In the case of a SF home, it's already more likely they will feel ownership. But how can you go furth...
Aaron Morrow
Use a buyer's agent of go with the listing agent?
Hey there fellow BiggerPocketers and local greater Seattle area investors!
I would love to know regarding the situations where you have used a Relator to procure investment properties for you, how often have you used...
Adam K.
Leaving CA. Hold my primary or sell and reinvest?
Orange County, CA ( La Habra) On my current residence, owe approx $335k + $135k HELOC (down payments for out of state rentals). Home worth $825k give or take. Mortgage at 3.125% and a payment incl. taxes and insurance...
Nathan Volkmann
Capital Expenditure Policy
Looking for any advice/ knowledge people have about capital expenditure policy's. I bought my first rental and I am currently housing hacking. I made the rookie mistake if waiting until tax season to get tax advice an...