When screening a tenant, don't just look at a tenant's application and credit scoreTheir application will tell you a general idea of whether or not a tenant is qualified, but it won't show you how they will take care ...

This is very Baltimore specific - fellow Baltimore real estate owners, what is your experience with ground rent?  Do you pay it with escrow or just directly to lease owner?  I just found that a ground rent owner is re...

Hi guys, many of you may have seen my introduction in the new member announcements. Basically, I am a young entrepreneur who just got through allot of life changes, and I am trying to settle down and get into my firs...

My brother and I are purchasing a 4 single family homes package deal and one of the properties we can only get a quick deed claim. Are we making a mistake of going forward with this package deal. Are there any negativ...

Hello everyone! My name is Josh Dunn and I am finally taking the full leap into Realestate investing! I am married to a beautiful wife of soon to be 7 years and we have an incredible son who will be 4 in April (FYI - ...

I am new to Biggerpockets and this is my first post/question. I own one rental in WA and trying to purchase a second one. Is it advisable to forego inspection when buying? I lost the bid on a third property today due ...

Hi BP's. need a little help. my wife is now working from home, which I'm loving.lol. I really don't want her to go back to "9-5" job. I want her to start learning the R.E.I.so we can start our own business in R.E. I ...

So about two weeks ago I receive a phone call regarding my property from a prospective tenant who is very eager to see it. I tell him that the house is not ready to show and will be ready by the end of the week.
When...

Hello everyone!I have been a BP lurker and I just decided to sign up!A little-bit about myself.I am a tax accountant at a public accounting firm specializing in real estate/private equity.I feel like I can become a go...

Out here in Southern California we just had a very unusual 4 days of rain and a renter called me and said their carpet was wet and they couldn't find the source.

Luckily it was in the corner of the house and ...