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Account Closed Withdrawing Application
25 June 2008 | 33 replies

This is a new one to me. I've had 3 different groups put in applications, pay the application fee, and then call me within hours and withdraw their application because they've decided the can't afford to move.

Seriou...

Tyler Kowalczik Advice on where to invest in Washington state.
15 March 2024 | 13 replies

Hello,I'm new to real estate. I have been interested in investing for quite some time now and am trying to take steps to make that a reality. The strategy I'm most interested in is short term rentals. I live in Washin...

Sal M. Tenant refuses to pay rental application processing fees
23 May 2018 | 23 replies

I have a situation where a prospective tenant applied for one of my rental properties using the TAR(Texas) 'Residential Lease Application' form. I processed the application without collecting any fees upfront, I paid ...

Kimberly T. How much do you collect as a holding deposit/fee, and what do you call it?
18 September 2018 | 17 replies

Curious what other landlords do for a holding deposit/fee so that they will take their ad off the market, before the new tenant moves in.  Do you require it to equal one month's rent?  Half a month's rent?  Some othe...

Arthur Banks How do you handle multiple applications for one unit?
27 June 2018 | 18 replies

I'm not sure of the proper procedures for processing (say that 3x's fast) applications. I received an app 5/30 and another today 6/3. The first applicant said she could have the hold fee 6/6. I still have to do my due...

Mark Robertson Its happened: The first Crowdfunding investment that's NOT working out
19 September 2017 | 298 replies

ifunding seems to be the first crowdfunding portal to have an investment (actually 5 investments) not go according to plan.  They have 5 fix and flip deals in Milwaukee with the Orange group that were suppose to yield...

James Wise Why do people Buy Property in California
13 January 2025 | 170 replies

Do people still buy property in California for any reason other than the weather? Seems like everything else about California sucks. High taxes. Soft on crime. People just stealing whatever and whenever they want. Hom...

13 June, 2021
BiggerPockets Podcast 477: Discomfort & Uncertainty Lead To Victory with BJJ Black Belt Ryron Gracie

What happens when you’re pinned to the floor in the middle of a fight? Someone has you in a locked position and you can’t move. You’re sweating, you’re angry, and you start feeling the will to fight flow through your ...

Michael Johnson Pros and cons of section 8 tenants: Chicago
21 May 2021 | 19 replies

Hi Everyone, I just listed my vacant unit on Zillow and it’s my first time screening tenants. So far 80% of the people who have inquired are section 8 and ask if I accept vouchers. I did some light research and I know...

David Yee Property Management Basics
8 December 2021 | 7 replies

Hi. I am new to the property management space.  My interactions with my property manager have been much different from my expectations.  I think this gives me a good opportunity to learn more about the job to provide ...