Ryan J.
write your own offer to save 3% commission
We live in WA State and have bought 6 homes using buyers agents. Unfortunately the agents do not add much value - we have found all of the homes ourselves and attend all of the open houses ourselves. Everything is a...
Karlo Alamo
To pay, or not to pay?
Hello friends!
I recently lost my job due to COVID, and I had a work history with a good income for 4 years. Now that I decided to chase what I really want which is Rental Investment, I've come across this roadblock....
Jared Billman
Dealing With Angry, Homophobic Tenant
I’m seeking advice on how to professionally part ways with a long time tenant of mine. I have a tenant who has lived in our 4 plex for almost 15 years, long before my husband and I purchased it 6 years ago. The past c...
Account Closed
Biodiesel
Has anybody here invested in any of the biodiesel production companies that are up and coming? What kind of returns are you seeing? I looked into it before we moved out of Iowa, but never was able to actually make t...
Alex Moseman
Expenses in Minneapolis, MN
I am curious about understanding typical expenses in the twin cities region. I have been looking on the MLS and a lot of the houses I have been seeing are rather old, typically built between 1900 - 1920. Of course, t...
Thomas Higgins
Inflation projections for 2023+
As we look forward to 2023, there appears to be a discrepancy between the perceived tail risk of inflation by some investors and the expectations for inflation as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Acc...
Matt W.
Agent relisted property after my offer accepted.
Hello agents, I’m posting to figure out if my agent acted improperly or just sloppily.Backstory, I call an agent about a bank owned duplex that she had listed but had expired. She explained how that duplex had a title...
Bevin Bankston
Time to be more strict with concessions after inspection?
Good afternoon BiggerPockets,
I just had an offer accepted on a home in Rhode Island. In the past I haven't done much in the way of negotiations after the inspection. I feel as though the more the market is changing ...
Lane Kawaoka
Why we should not use all cash to get 70-80% off market value
A lot of experienced investors and non-experienced investors use large sums of cash to obtain properties at great discounts (70-80 cents on the dollar) via direct sales of pocket listings or auctions. Paying ca...
Zachary Bellinghausen
Problem Free Tenants Request Cut in Rent for Renewing Lease ???
I have a condo rented walking distance to classes at University of Utah. It is in a small 12 unit condo complex. The rental is 2 bedroom, 1 Bath, 837sq ft. I have had it rented at $1400 for the last year to two colle...