Kimberly Sutor
Stepping-Into Real Estate Investing
Hey, y’all! 👋🏼 I’m Kimberly. My husband & I live between 2 homes: a family farm outside Galesburg IL (45 mins south of the QC), and a historic home (c. 1841) in Burlington IA…right on the Mississippi River (5 mins...
Nancy Bachety
Can I have a early check-in? How do you respond?
Can we check in at 11am (instead of 4:00pm)? What say you and why?Depending on the guest and circumstances, my usual answer is my insurance agent and my lawyer advise me not to allow early check-Ins without charging ...
Fiona Dupin
Looking for an awesome Property Manager in Tampa, FL!
Good evening Bigger Pockets Community!This is a very exciting and stressful time as I'm about to purchase my first investment property in Tampa FL (waiting on the inspection report to close on the deal!). I'm original...
Craig Shute
Sellers are calling, now what?
I drove for dollars in a couple of farm areas, and am looking to buy and hold. I wrote down every address that looked to be in relatively good shape, but looked vacant/overgrown etc. I went to the tax records and ha...
Nick Howard
First Deal Second Opinion, Cincinnati, Quad
Hello BP,Long time lurker, looking for my first property, aiming for a live in multifamily. We’ll live in for the first few years, hopefully having $1,000 per month from having no rent.I’m a bit long winded, so I apo...
Jerry Miller
Property Manager, issues with make ready repairs
Hi,I purchased a house recently and my property manager did make-ready repairs in it. Nothing serious (not a fully-fledged rehab). There are a couple of issues with it, though, and I want to understand how you would r...
Bienes Raices
Are you allowed to screen tenants by appearance or dress?
I don't mean by race or ethnicity but:
If someone shows up to apply covered with tattoos or wearing those pants that hang below the butt, is that enough legally allowable to screen them out? Or do you need to go ahea...
Joseph Yallop
What is your biggest need from contractors??
Hey all,I am about to move up to the north Dallas area. I am planning on starting my own handyman/GC company up there. I have a good network and oversaw the renovation of a 176 unit multifamily property. I have a good...
Lance Yang
Property tax for rental property in Hoboken NJ
Hi All, I live in Hoboken NJ and own my primary residence. Currently I am paying 6k per year property tax for my home. I plan to invest in a rental property that is similar to my residence. After reading some articles...
Lee Gardner
Starting my real estate journey from Los Angeles / Culver City!
Hi! I’m a homeowner living in Los Angeles/Culver City. My brother-in-law is doing well with his rental properties and he’s really inspired me to get going with my own real estate endeavors. My wife and I are in the...