Joyce Lai
Having contractors take photos of finished work before payment
I invest out of state in single family rentals. Since I am not there, I ask the contractors/handyman to help me take before and after photos of the job. I want to be able to have a record of the work product so that...
Ben Sears
Countering "Best and Highest" Offer
I'm looking for strategies to counter when a seller offers their "best and highest" offer. I know there are some fantastic negotiators out there so I would love to here some tactics. I'm in negotiations right now and ...
Tracy Sharpe
The Interest Rate on your Investment can Make you or Break you
When my wife and I purchased 5 homes between 2005/2006, we knew that interest rates were important, but at that time, we were just happy that we could purchase 5 investment properties, especially when many people thou...
Adrien C.
How can I help this seller- if even possible?
A very motivated seller reached out to me. He has a rental property which was primary residence but has rented out since was upside down. Current comps put him in the 95-100% LTV (bummer since owned house 10yrs). I ha...
Sunny P.
Cash flow enough??
so I have come across investors that can live off their rental properties and then you some that are just happy with getting their mortgage paid off and have a little extra for repairs and maint. Example: if you're bu...
Brian Gorman
Home Mortgage Lender Information
Hello,I am just getting started investing in Minneapolis and have developed a relationship with an agent who has since referred me onto a home mortgage lender. I am in the process of getting all of the documentation t...
Andy S.
Tenant In NJ Lost job due to COVID-19 Pandemic
My Tenant in NJ just informed me that he lost his job due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I foresee him now being able to pay the rent for another 4-6 months or so.I will be unable to afford this kind of loss as a result. W...
Valeria R.
Newbie!
Hello everyone!My name is Val,Just opened up my BP profile. I am looking for away to make a bit extra cash and accumulate assets. Real Estate sounds like an interesting, fun, challenging way on doing it. I've been ...
Julie Groth
How do you handle time frames with contractors?
Do any of you use some type of bonus system with your contractors? $x for early completion. Or, a penalty system for not completing on time?Thanks!
Brian Hibbard
Newbie from Delaware
Hi Bigger Pockets community. My name is Brian Hibbard and I'm interested in getting into real estate investing. I am an electrician that has worked for investors before. I've worked on flips and at rentals. That being...