Flavia Brown
Documents required when making an offer.
As a Realtor for 16 years, I recently became interested in helping investors find good deals. I am now working with 18 real estate investors. What I don't understand why they are reluctant to provide proof of funds (P...
Colleen Barone
First time purchase- POS question
Hi,I am in the process of buying my first investment property and am using a realtor. About 5 days before closing, I found out there are POS violations; I was told by my realtor the old report expired and the inspecto...
Miles Miller
steps for first absentee rental purchase
Hello BP,I have been snooping for a while, but never posted before. I finally got my courage up and did an offer, and it has been accepted. I am now entering my due diligence phase, I will be calling inspectors and ...
Ava G.
Tenant asking to replace a new TV, reasonable?
I just got a request from the property manager that the tenant is asking for a 4K quality/resolution TV. The TV in the unit is brand new (32" led tech tv). This is my first ever tenant and am not sure what is reasonab...
Tony Napier
Section 8 rentals issues
Been doing Sec 8 rentals in Dayton for a while now. I’m curious as to why more landlords don’t rent their homes section 8. Espically in the rougher sides of town.
Marc Shin
STR Furniture - cheap vs expensive
Hello. I'm reading online that most STR furniture lasts only about 2-3 years. So should I not spend too much on furniture and purchase from sites like Amazon / Wayfair? or should I splurge and get the higher end fu...
Paolo Dorigo
Buyer repair requests
I am repeatedly wrestling with buyers over repairs requests. I fix/flip in Los Angeles, average ARV +\- 1mm.
I am at the point where I have been doing my own inspections and making the repairs then handing over a Due...
Ian Livaich
Budgeting for Property Management When Self-Managing
Hey everyone,I am actively searching for my first small multifamily property in South Jersey, primarily duplexes. I am going to self-manage the property. I am admittedly in that "analysis paralysis" stage. When I a...
Barry Cohen
Property management fee question
Hi all,I hope I can get some input here. What are the reasonable services I should expect from my property management company for the 10% fee they charge a month. My company seems to find a lot of extra service fees e...
Account Closed
When To Pay for a Coach and When Not To
I would suggest you don't need to pay for a coach in the following scenarios
You're not sure if real estate investing is for you –
First, Pretend you bought a property then dig around Bigger Pockets and see what pe...