Qina Cai
How to ensure pet does not damage the house?
70% of the tenant applications I got are with little pets. Agent advised me to charge a $800 deposit per pet. I worry if the pet damages the floor and wall, $800 may not be enough to cover. Is there any rule I can int...
Steve Weinstein
Multifamily Age of Building
I am currently looking at a 10 unit multifamily to purchase. All around looks like it is in solid shape. Of course I will get it inspected. It was built in 1952 which is a major drawback for me. All other aspects ...
Zachary D.
Expat coming back to US with no w-2 job or home of my own.
First, I want to thank everyone contributing to BiggerPockets. I've learned a lot over the past couple of years while reading and listening to the podcasts.I am coming back to Texas from Japan in September of this yea...
Josh Kliethermes
Lender Search - Things to ask / look for
Hi BP!I am beginning my lender search. I have talked with a few agents and gotten recommendations for lenders in my area. One of the first things the lenders try to do when opening conversation is trying to get me to ...
Jacob Koshy
Is it okay to replace Financing choice on a short sale.
I have an accepted offer for a bank short sale in the SW suburbs of Chicago. When I initially made the offer I put in the financing conditions based on my pre approval. Which is with a 25% down payment. While I was wa...
Davin Manfredi
As a Real Estate Investor, when is the best time to start an LLC?
For somebody who is looking for their first property, I am thinking about starting an LLC to reduce my liability. Should I look at starting an LLC immediately, or would it be better to wait?
Account Closed
Putting in a new tub surround - does anyone have any quick tips?
I have a tub surround in my SFR that is all cracked and needs replaced. I patched it up when I first bought the place a few years ago and that seems to have worked but I will have a chance to replace it soon and would...
Michael Cornell
First Timer in Oakland
Hello BP,Was looking for a bit on advice on my intro into real estate.I am a 35, married with a baby living in Oakland, CA. I have no debt and enough money to make an initial investment in a property. I have a good pa...
Clarice Kelly
Renters’ Credit Score
Hey all! This will be my 1st BP convo. I searched the topic, but most recent that came up was from 2016. How much of a stickler are you about a renter’s credit score these days? Our property is probably in a B or C ne...
Sid Bengeloun
Best way to start? Bird Dog?
Hey there!
I'm kind of new to this whole concept of investing in real estate. And I am very ambitious as far as pursuing this. I would be an investor however, I have no money to invest. So i thought that maybe bird d...