I am looking to purchase my first rental property but need some advice on where to go from here! I have found a 3 unit with 2 of the units already rented out with 15+ year tenants with another unit that we would live ...

I own and manage a rental unit in the duplex that I also reside in, and have always been very careful in screening my potential tenants. However, I just received notice today from my current screening agency (landlord...

I've recently purchased some investment homes that I'd like to experiment with.  Instead of renting the traditional way, I'd like to do a Lease To Own or a Lease with an Option to purchase.  I've had some casual conve...

Since it's ideal to approve a rental applicant with income 3 times the rent, I wonder if combined income of multiple applicants over 18 who will be living in the unit qualifies this requirement?  Or is it best to have...

What do you normally require for a credit score? Also do you ever modify it for a particular location or property?
Our current rental is in a small town and there seems to be some discussion if we should lower the cr...

Hi BP,I am about to close on my first deal beyond my primary residence which will be converted into a rental next year. This new deal is an off market deal I found on craigslist and was able to negotiate down to a pri...

I am brand new to this whole thing. However, I have been reading like crazy for about 2 years.  Personally growing and developing, as well as reading financial help books by Robert Kiyosaki, Dave Ramsey, etc.  I Reall...

I have a friend (Potential Private Money Investor) who owns a house free and clear with BAD credit. How can we get cash out of the situation. I was thinking less money than more, however, if it can be done, and its a ...

Hello Everyone, I am happy to be a new member of bigger pockets. I am a real estate broker in Arizona. I have been a licensed agent for 3 years going on my 4th year and now a broker. Sales have been such a rollercoast...

What do you guys think about renting to people with bankruptcy on credit report? (just theoretically - want to see what the community standard is).
if I am not mistaken, an existing tenant who files for BK will not ge...