David Boroughes
Scaling up. Have too many mortgages, what to do?
I have several conventional mortgages on rental properties I own. I'd like to keep buying, but the banks are saying too many mortgages and debt to income doesn't look good (they go off tax returns, not leases for inco...
Wade G.
Looking for Some Financial Advice
I'm at a crossroads and I would like some opinions please. I have been a landlord for about 12 years and I think I'm done. I no longer care to make small repairs, answer phone calls, or go through the tenant screeni...
Lewis Chaloner
Hold non cash flowing property or sell for profit now?
I currently own a home in San Diego that I bought in 2015 with 0% down for about $500k. I moved at the start of 2020 and have rented it since. PITI is $2750. Rent is $3000 and the tenants will leave in June (inside...
Luis Espinoza
Advice for a Newbie Looking to House Hack in San Diego
Hello! I'm looking to house hack a property in San Diego. I would like to rent out the extra bedrooms to medium term tenants or via AirBnB to short term tenants (after getting the proper city permit) to maximize the r...
Kyle J.
Taking a tenant to small claims court (Part 1)
The question always seems to come up among landlords, "Should I take a tenant to court for (fill in the blank) or because they left owing me $ for (fill in the blank)?" Generally, I say it depends on the amount, how ...
Michael Loperena
New to Bigger Pockets – Seeking Advice and Connections
Hello Bigger Pockets community!
My name is Michael, and I'm excited to join this fantastic forum to learn and connect with like-minded individuals. I'm currently based in San Jose, CA, and have a strong interest in m...
Hans Cooke
Need advice on investment property
Just starting out here...
Have $50,000 to invest in real estate.
Would you:
A) Buy one Condo / Apartment outright (paid in full) and rent it out
or
B) Mortgage two Condo / Apartment's (...
Elijah Jay Dangerfield
TENNANTS GONE, PLACE TRAHSED
Okay so I have a friend who's having this problem and I wanted to see exactly what can be done about it and what you guys think. On my friends property, the tenants trashed the place and left, I guess there were issue...
Eddie P.
Why do investors buy HOA liens at auction?
I constantly see investors buying up HOA liens at the foreclosure auction and wonder what is the reason? If they had no mortgage or a low balance on the mortgage, I would understand. Most times they are way under wate...
Travis Ward-Osborne
Higher priced BRRRR or lower priced vacation rental
So here’s where I’m atI’m going in with a partner (he has the money, I have the hustle and the knowledge) and we’re trying to decide between two options:We’re prequalified for a loan on a minimum purchase price of $22...