Angela Palmer
Funds to get started
We are considering cashing in an IRA account to have funds to make our first purchase. We thought we would throw this thought out to BP to see what thoughts the experienced might have...
Kyle DeSimone
1091 tax and 401k rollover question
Hello,My name is Kyle DeSimone, this is actually my first post! I am a new investor, to the point where I've read a bunch of books and attended a few BP seminars. I am very interested in starting off and one challenge...
Jaganath Dabbi
Renter income verification
I am a new landlord so please bear with me. I have 2 adults in the family renting. The lady is the main renter and her boyfriend 1. Do I get applications from both? 2. Do I require 3x income from both?3. Do. I rent if...
Peter Christensen
Is the applicant cheating the application/possibly using a stolen identity?
I have always used Zillow's tenant screening application process to screen tenants in the past, and it's worked out for me so far. I am currently considering an applicant that looks kind of fishy, but I wonder if I'm...
Scott Berry
Self-Directed IRA Trustees for Syndication Investment
Please share your recommendation (and reason) for a Self-Directed IRA Trustee, specifically for real estate syndication investments. Thank you.
Devang Patel
401k and roth vs rental props for cash flow
I am a newbie and within the past year have closed on 4 units that are cash flowing very well. My ultimate goal is to retire at a very early age and live off of the cash flow of my properties. My unit count goal for...
John M.
Flip Income Tax help needed (and appreciated!)
Oh man how I hate doing taxes! Although I must admit that as I learn more and more, it does get a bit less intimidating. I've got pretty slim chances of getting an audience with a CPA this week so I hope one of you ...
Joe Detlefsen
Release of liability
Hello All! I'm working with a buddy who buys raw land and builds new construction homes on them. A question popped up today and I wanted to come to you guys about it. I tried looking for a form on BiggerPockets which ...
Estevan Rangel
New investors needs guidance
Hello everyone my name is Estevan. I own a home outright and its zoned R3 which means i can build an apartment on the property. I have about 200k cash, 725 credit score and almost zero debt. I can barrow additional fu...
Matt Anderson
Prospective tenant screening
Hi all,In search of some guidelines for what is appropriate to ask in a prospective tenant pre-screen questionnaire (what amount of information do folks use for their own criteria, and where can I read about what is u...