Sharon Cohen
How do I appease a very high-maintenance tenant?
Hi, this is my first time posting on BP, though I've been a longtime podcast listener and forum browser. I bought my first rental property, a 2 bd 1 ba condo in Prince George's County, MD, about 8 months ago. My pro...
Colton Kotylo
Getting Out of The Contract
We recently got into a contract with our real estate agent and toured about 6 properties (2 being new builds). We are considering going with the new build, but would like to drop our real estate agent. She agreed to c...
Travelle Mason
Experience with REDlining
It isn't anything new and it has been well documented (whether you are aware of it or not). I'm curious to know if there are any personal experiences with redlining for those seeking conventional mortgages, especially...
Laura Williams
How much do new windows save on utility cost?
For those of you who have fully replaced old windows & installed new ones in your personal or rental properties I’m curious what percentage it reduced your utility bills.I have an apartment unit that has 15 large ...
Reid Hanley
How to tenant screen Immigrant Tenants with no U.S. ID
I have been receiving a lot of interest in some of my rental mobile homes from Hispanic people that have recently moved to the U.S. from various Latin American countries (Central America and Mexico mostly). Most of t...
Dave Zarcone
My first project - Rehabbing my aunt's dilapidated house
Hello all,I'm new to the BiggerPockets forum but I figured there's no harm in sharing my experiences as a novice in case others have advice. I am currently in a house rehabbing and flipping situation not by choice, bu...
Account Closed
What to expect when buying and owning a duplex?
Me and my wife have decided that we're going to use a VA loan to get a duplex for our first property. It would be nice to get some tips from the seasoned landlords in BP.
Here's just a few examples of what ...
Shaka Farrier
Home day care in investment home
Good afternoon BP,
I am currently a Navy Reservist preparing to go on a 10 month deployment early 2014. Long story short, I will not have many bills while on deployment which gives me plenty opportunity to sa...
Kyle Kline
Private Money or Fix-and-Flip to Build Initial Capital?
Hello,I am just starting out in real estate investing and am seeking advice on how to fund my first deal. I do not have much of my own capital to use to purchase a property and was recently given the advice to either ...
Justin Pumpr
Advice On First Rental Property
Hey all,I am in contract to buy my first rental property in Columbus, OH and I'm unsure if I should close, so would love some opinions from some seasoned investors. The property just about meets the 1% rule and will c...