Christian (Whitehead) Scott
How to buy as owner occupied on duplex when tenants on MTM?
Hi BP gang,I'm wanting to purchase a 2-4 unit multi-fam property as an owner occupant, considering a duplex currently. If both units are occupied with month to month leases, am I obligated to keep the current tenants ...
Matthew Rollo
Can I buy direct from owner prior to Florida Foreclosure Auction?
Good afternoon BP,I want to start buying from the foreclosure auctions in my county here in Florida. Lots of activity on those auctions though and typically get bid up higher then my MAO.I know how to find the owner a...
Sam Green
How long will it take for you to Retire?
I saw this new area and decided to get it going. I figure that I'll be able to retire somewhere around 10 years from the time I started investing in real estate.
How long do you think it will take you to retire, sta...
Daniel Miller
up-front application charges - *please* help me with this!!
This topic is the one that I am *most* uncomfortable about, among all the things involved in renting a house - The up-front fees for submitting an application.
Okay, we want the applicant to to pay us for running th...
Sandy Bars
Gas Water Heater Pilot Light - thermocoupler?
Pilot goes out AFTER it heats the water. That is, I can start the pilot light, and it will stay on (even all night - as i left it in pilot mode), but once the gas turns on and heats the water for awhile (not sure ho...
Amie D.
Converting a garage to an apartment.
I am considering picking up a small 3 bedroom, 2 bath home and renting it. I could probably pick it up for $50K w/a down payment of around $15K and it would rent for about $700-$750 a month as it is now.
The house i...
Thomas Swindell
Full disclosure - 1st flip complete!
My wife Ashley and I just completed our first flip. I wish I had discovered Bigger Pockets prior to buying this house as there were some mistakes made that we could have avoided after reading the wealth of material...
Willie R.
I think I have a deal. Help!
I found about a possible deal through a real estate agent at an open house. I went to look at the property today. Its a 4/2.5 and its already a rental property. They are asking 125K for it prior to listing it, but bel...
Andre' Arceneaux
PM in Rent Escrow situ (Ohio)
Hello. I am a remote owner of a property in Akron, OH.I have a situation that I was very much in the dark regarding. Tenant has apparently had issues with repairs in the home (unbeknownst to me, as I've authed every r...
Cynthia Oistad
Should we reduce rent if tenants sign extended lease?
Our Anchorage-based single family home tenants' lease is up in May 2020. They have indicated they are going to save up for a down payment on a new house and would like to rent two more years. Yay! They have asked i...