David Washington
New Wholesaler: Dilemma and Thoughts
Hello. I'm new to the forum but not particularly to Bigger Pockets. I have been lurking but have decided to get involved because of me and my wife's desire to begin real estate investing. My focus will be wholesaling ...
Mark Updegraff
Share your WORST tenant requests?
Relative newbie to Landlording 101 (just over 2 years)
What is the WORST (stupid, funny, challenged etc) request a tenant has made to you? It can be written or verbal
I'll go first, I expect you more experienced la...
David Tower
I'm officially in business - My Tale
I've finally done it. My first batch of yellow letters went out yesterday. Whoever said that thinking doesn't cure fear but action does was spot on.
I know Greg Smith's thread is popular so I figure people might enjo...
Ayana Lugo
Why are investors not using PMs?
Hello all!
I am new to this site and have been getting active on many threads and I see a common theme in the rental area - investors are managing their own property. I am wondering why so many investors are not usin...
Michael Zack
Discrimination? How to prevent it.
I had someone inquire about the other unit in my owner occupied duplex. It's an old house and most likely has lead paint. Also, not sure I would want to hear a 3 year old running around all the time. For these reasons...
Account Closed
How banks see ARV on mobile homes
Hello
From what I understand, with no experience in real estate investing, mobile homes only depreciate and that banks don’t see them as having any increase in value after repairs. Is this true? I would like to begin...
Chris Taylor
To Realtor or Not to Realtor?
So like most newbies on here I am looking to transition from my current occupation to real estate with my primary goal being buy and hold rentals. I have read a lot of mixed opinions about becoming a licensed agent. ...
Clay Manship
What To Do with These Tenants?
Here is what is going on:I purchased a 4-plex on September 11, 2014. 2 of the 4 units came occupied, so I inherited two different families as tenants.I am utilizing FHA 203k financing on this property, so I would idea...
Mindy Jensen
How Do You Deck Out Your Short Term Rental?
I'm staying at an AirBnB in San Diego. I chose it for the location, just a few blocks from the beach.It's newly renovated and looks nice. Fresh paint, very clean, comfy beds and couch.But there are no decorations. The...
Will Gordon
Trying to improve maintenance, HELP ME
Hey guys, I'm currently working on a project to help tenants be able to submit work orders for individual landlords who don't want to deal with maintenance
It would have a call center that they can refer their tenant...