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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...

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 ...

David Song Why to avoid < 50 k properties
2 July 2018 | 338 replies

If a house sells 50 k and rent for 1000, it meets 2% rule. But actually I think it is not necessarily a good investment.

Assuming SFR, 1500 sf, 3 be 2 ba, in small Midwest town. Move on ready. 30 years old. No renov...

Dulce Beltran Buy a Tesla Model 3?
7 November 2021 | 213 replies

I am in the position to go green aka electric thanks to solar, the numbers all make sense to move in this direction. My net out of pocket expense is roughly $14K, finance it with a low payment, and rapidly pay it off....

Scott Trench Are you Pro or Against 401(k)?
2 May 2017 | 197 replies

A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...

Wade G. Overcoming the Idea That Paying Off Mortgages Is A Good Idea
28 March 2021 | 240 replies

Overcoming the mindset of paying down mortgages is a dilemma for me.  Considering the low interest rates I am going to refinance a couple of my SFH rentals and my primary residence.  It makes financial sense to me to ...