Catherine Angle
Sharing Info Illegal?
Hey all, I've had this question in the back of my mind for a while. Many landlords say they wish they could share how awful/bad their tenants were for various reasons (not paying on time, trashing the place, leaving w...
Daniel Dietz
Deductability of 'home imporvements' if running business at home?
Hello All, As my day job I am a Kitchen and Bath Designer and Remodeler. I have a showroom in a commercial area and have long planned on making a small Design Studio in about 10 years as a 'semi retirement gig' in my ...
Raymond Chow
Ideas and color choices for a restaurant property rehab?
Hi everyone, I recently bought a restaurant property in Iowa and am now thinking about rehab. As you can see the building is pretty dated and will need a sharp look to attract potential tenant. I am thinking about rem...
Mark Ferguson
I just closed on my 9th rental
I am getting closer to my goals! I closed on number 9 today. It is a 4/2 ranch with a 2 car attached garage. I bought it for $133,000 which is more than I have bought any of my other rentals for, but the market ...
Stephen Anthony
Tenant - Legal Dependent Over 18 / Ward of State
I have approved for leasing of my single family home two joint applicants. They are both over 18 years old, one is a ward of the state with an appointed legal guardian - as described to me by the other applicant. The ...
Rich Hupper
Who is Paying Property Taxes
Hi FolksI am trying to figure out who is paying taxes on a particular property. The the last deed recorded for the property has two deceased persons as the grantees. The mailing address for the property points to a pr...
Timothy W.
Step up Facebook Group Participation!
Ok guys, this is sad. Josh started a Bigger Pockets group on Facebook. This is a handy passive marketing tool for getting people to the site without having to do active recruiting. There are quite a few people on F...
Rob Brautigam
Rental proximity to schools and other landmarks
I am currently looking at a multifamily unit within a 1/4 mile of an elementary school. I'm wondering if the proximity to schools would tend to have a positive/negative effect on sale/rent prices.While we are on the s...
Keith Manchester
Tips for renting out rooms
I am about to purchase my first home and plan on taking on renters to help cover mortgage. What are the key this I should do as far as tenant screening, lease options and insurance. Any other tips would be greatly app...
Brian Ellis
STR advice - Essentials
Hi BP
As I continue to expand my portfolio and business, I am adjusting with the market conditions.
We plan to rent our primary out through Airbnb. I am not super familiar with this investment vehicle, I’ve always d...