Eric Schaaf
What Should I Do?
Hi, guys. I've been lurking, mostly, and keeping my eyes open for possible opportunities in my area. I have recently begun speaking with a friend who is also interested in real estate. He has more capital readily avai...
Steve Frost
How can I maneuver around the obstacle of low reported income as a new investor
Hello folks,Long time lurker who has decided that it's time to stop making excuses and being held back by fear, and get moving on my goal to become a real estate investor.Part of that is confronting the one obstacle t...
Alfred Litton
Discount in Rent for Paying 3 Months in Advance?
Just wondering if any of you all have encountered this. I have an SFH listed for $1100/mo, and I had a would-be renter (via our PM) inquire whether we would be willing to lower the rate to $1000/mo if he were to pay 3...
Jake Barrutia
Allow full year prepaid rent?
I have a tenant who would like to apply for one of my Hammond units. This person said she's had surgery recently and has been out of work since March, and will return in August. She offered to pay a full rent's paymen...
Brandon Eleazer
Expense Projections using 50% Rule
Hello BP,
I am preparing a budget for a SFH that costs $50k. The monthly rent is $1k. Using the 50% rule of thumb I don't see how $500/month (which amounts to $6k per year) is enough to cover all expenses except P&am...
Ryan Judah
What if the housing voucher/disability doesn't cover min reqts?
We are in WA State and have an available apartment listed for $1250 and one of our minimum requirements is 2.5x monthly rent. She is on disability of $750/month. With these two amounts, however, she doesn't meet our...
Jack S.
What would be your next step
Hi all ... just after some advice on what my next step should be . id like to start off and say I set my goals very high so it may seem like I’m being over ambitious but hey we have to be optimistic . I’m an investor ...
Shantelle Evans
Quicken Loans Inquiry
Has anyone ever used Quicken loans to refinance a property or to fund a deal? If so, are they legit and what was your experience?
Edgar Ruelas
Subject to Financing _ Tittle Company or Attorney?
So, I found a house that was placed for sell on MLS, then it was taken down by the seller a few weeks after. The house didn’t sell. I knocked on seller’s door and asked if he was interested in selling and he says yes....
Michael Ashley
Requesting Handyman and Eviction help References
Hi All,I'm an out of town landlord that has been buying real estate properties in Columbus Ohio for a few years now. In the past, I have always relied on local family members (parents) to help out with property turn f...