Jacob Stark
Renter offering 12 months up front
We just started marketing a rental in the Dallas area and one potential renter has offered us 12 months rent up front. We're thinking this is a no-brainer to take (assuming renter passes credit/background checks) but...
Karen Margrave
Have You Done Deals with other BP Members? Please share!
I've had others ask me if there are many deals done on BP between members, please, share your completed deals, contacts you've made that are going to result in a definite deal, etc., or information other than ...
David Harris
Where to go with a 4-unit multi-family property (In over my head)
About four years ago I got a 4-unit property with a FHA 203K loan, I was 26. The goal was to fix it up, live in it and rent the other 3 units out to cover the entire mortgage and have a a slight profit. I was gettin...
Roberto Gutierrez
Follow my Nashville new construction project
Hey BP!I am a Nashville native currently involved in a number of development projects locally. I am trying to be more active on the forums, so I’m going to document a development project from start to finish. I plan o...
Mindy Jensen
From $0 Net Worth to $1 Million in Financing in 2-1/2 years
Our Director of Operations, @Scott Trench , is quite young in the grand scheme of things.But his experience level raises his age considerably, and his thought processes show just how wise-beyond-his-years he truly is....
Jesse Graham
Canadian bigger pockets investing
Hey,I’m new to the bigger pockets forums and I currently reside in British Columbia Canada. Are there any fellow Canadian investors here that could point me in the right direction as to where I should start ? What mar...
Will Barnard
Fear Running Rampant!
Background for those that don't know me: I am a full time real estate investor and I have invested in nearly every aspect of real estate. Recently, I have added transactional funding services to short sale and REO inv...
Jeff McNamee
Tax Implications for Rental Property With First Time Homebuyer Loan
Hi all- I have a condo I rent out that I originally obtained through a first time home buyer loan. Well my lender sent me a letter because they noticed this isn't my primary residence anymore and the loan states that ...
Deisy P.
An applicant asks if I discriminate against "ex ex felons"
An applicant contacted me on marketplace and asked me "So use discrimate against ex ex felons". They asked to come see the place and I said, as long as you meet the requirements we can move forward. They then proceede...
Brent Salazar
My DTI has hit a wall
Hello BP,I have an interesting problem. I currently own 2 duplexes in my home town. 1 has tenants and the other I am house hacking. I am ready for my next deal and have hit a wall with conventional financing. The bank...