Yuko Watanabe
Newbie from Orange County, CA!
Hi, BP community!My name is Yuko, and I live in Southern California. I'm a new investor and so excited to be here and learning a lot about real estate from the community!Here is a little bit of my background in real ...
Andres Osorno
If tenant comes with agent, who pays the Agent?
Hello,
I am renting a house and have listed it on Zillow (not directly on MLS). I have been showing the property around, describing it to potential tentants, etc. I will also be reviewing applications, approving/decl...
Tim V.
Earthquake retrofit - sanity check
Hey Everyone,I currently live in a SFH with an in-law unit that I use for rental income. The house is an old victorian, built ~1900 and does not currently have any sill bolts, cripple wall bracing, etc. I was recently...
Daniel H.
Homeowners' Policy
Hoping that someone here can help me select the best coverage for my primary residence. It is an attached condo. I just got off the phone with Geico/Liberty Mutual and they just seem to want to raise limits and r...
Isaac Harsh
New to Real Estate: How to Determine if the Area is Good
Hello there,I am new, and interested, in starting my journey in real estate investing. There is one question I have to start this out:How can I tell if an area I want to invest in is declining, rising, or a poor decis...
Balu Natarajan
Is PM company overcharging for repairs? Any honest PM out there
Hi, This is my first post. Been a passive member for a while. I have 7 units, 4 buildings in Milwaukee managed by a reputed Property Management company. These are some of the repairs charges they have charged me over...
Maria G.
Do you disclose minimum requirements to applicants?
I have learned that requiring 2.5 to 3 times the salary is the norm. Do you let applicants know if they ask you?On the one hand, I have read that it is better not to give out much information; on the other hand, I fee...
Dan Vleck
lease modification on day 3
Tenant said on 3rd day after signing lease that we have to modify it because her handicapped dad wants to move in. It's a 4/2. I approved them knowing 5 people would occupy, 2 adults and 3 kids. Can I request addition...
Jennifer Williams
Walking thru a potential flip house
My realtor selected two properties for us to walk through today. Both the are homes were built in the 1950's, located in Memphis, TN. One is a 3bd 2bath the other is 3bd 1bath (would want to add a bath possibly). Does...
Brenda Lyons
I'm a Newbie from Toledo, Ohio
Hello There I'm a Newbie from Toledo, Ohio I willing learn about REI and been reading the Bigger Pockets book leaning a lot from it I'm a also hearing impaired and yes I can talk ^_^