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Bill S. Change of Status - 6 month challenge
12 November 2015 | 41 replies

So in the vein of previous posts like The 90 day challenge and 1 year challenge I am faced with a 6 month challenge. The story goes as follows.

I have/had a w2 JOB. It's ok, I'm well paid and it provide...

Brandon Turner Landlords: Are YOU breaking the law?
24 August 2013 | 41 replies

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus49-using-consumer-reports-what-landlords-need-know

Hey everyone,

So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...

Michael W. How to deal with consistent late payment renter?
26 January 2024 | 27 replies

Hi,I am an out-of-state investor and have a rental property in Jacksonville Florida that is managed by JWB, a local property management company. The renters have lived in the property for 2 years now, and we have a lo...

Roy Gutierrez Flooring
18 July 2019 | 46 replies

Need to make a few decisions and I still don't have my big boy pants to make them! Bought 2 houses in the city of Oak Park here in Michigan, not a high end area but definitely a nice quiet/affordable city with very...

Jack B. 8 out of 10 MF brokers are ghosts
15 June 2017 | 37 replies

OK, maybe not ghosts but may as well be. I've contacted brokers on loopnet and other sites asking for a T12 or Schedule E, etc. Maybe 2 have not only responded, but responded with the requested data, and in just minut...

Mike Williams Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, or people on disability
23 March 2015 | 57 replies

Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc…  If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable.  You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...

Miles Smith What would you do if you were 18?
21 April 2015 | 40 replies

Hello everyone I'm turning 18 in July and am fortunate enough to have a family who has started a fund in my name when I was born which has grown to $80k in cash and $60k in stocks. I live in southern California in the...

Douglas Middleton HELOC 1st Lien Position
8 April 2024 | 39 replies

Hi fellow BP Colleagues!  I am searching for a lender that will provide a HELOC in the 1st lien position on 3 rental properties I own.  I am  finding lots of evidence of this elusive loan product around the BP forums,...

Account Closed I have 10k to invest, Cant get a mortgage! What would you do?
13 January 2020 | 61 replies

Hello Everyone
For the past few months I have been unable to get a traditional mortgage with a bank for various reasons, I am honestly tired of it holding me back! I have decided to look for a property using seller f...

Cesar Perini WWhat’s the advantage of buying with all cash?
25 August 2019 | 56 replies

For my first investment out of state...Originally I wanted to finance multiple homes but I feel I can get a better deal by offering an all cash offer. I can always refi up to 75% after I get the home and reuse the 75%...