Trae Robrock
How to find market rates for hard money
I'm about to have some cash that I plan to be lending out as hard money, this isn't something I've done much in the past and was curious if there was a good resource for finding what a "market" rate is for hard money ...
Kerry M.
Qualifications for renters - list complete?
Hi - our apartment is nice and ready to show this weekend. I want to have a consistent list of renter requirements before we communicate directly with the three possible renters who have shown interest. The goal is...
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Termites, whose cost?
Lets say there is a property. A six-plex. And there is some termite damage,and needs to be tented and fumigated. I know that I as the landlord is responsible for the cost of the fumigation, but that takes a couple ...
Chris S.
To rent or not to rent to a family with 4 kids?
I previously rented to a family with 5 kids. The home was 2,000 SF with 4 nice sized bedrooms. They rented for 2 years, always paid on time, and kept the home decently clean. When they moved out, the walls NEEDED to b...
Kirtley Whittington
Sect 8 vs Free market
Hey guys, I have a question regarding sect 8 vs free market tenants. Do you find that sect 8 tenants are a better choice for lower end properties? It seems that sect 8 tenants will be more likely to stay longer than...
Robert Taylor
Who Wants to Join My One Man Crusade to END Use of The F-Word???
OK, first off I'm not talking about that other F-word, the one that ends with "CK" and is certainly considered a vulgar word in any company, I'm talking about the word "FLIP"-I truly believe anyone in the business of ...
Brian Larson
My First Flip - Remotely done in Norther Arizona (near Sedona)
**PICS COMING SHORTLY**I just found this thread and figured I would post even though the rehab is complete and the property is listed. I have another just starting and will post in another thread. Note: I live in Los ...
Dallin Godfrey
Is Home Warranty Worth it?
I currently have a home warranty on my personal home, and have always been un-happy with it. We live in Phoenix and every time the ac unit goes out (every 3-4 years) it takes them at least a week, but usually 2 to hav...
Margarita Bozhenkova
Seeking Advice on Challenging Partnership: How to Minimize Losses and Move Forward
Hi BiggerPockets Fam,
I’m reaching out for advice regarding a challenging situation my husband and I are facing with a real estate investment. We entered into a partnership to purchase a mobile home for $105,000 with...
Jeff J.
moving a tenant out so another can move in: getting nervous!
I have a tenant that is moving out March 31st and another tenant is moving in at noon on April 1st.The old tenant does not have her act together and I worry she won't be out in time. She has not scheduled a moving tr...