Douglas Larson
Tiny House - Mini-Cabin
There are only a few threads on Tiny houses here on BP like this one. There seems to be huge interest in small dwellings, minimalist living, and just creating small "retreats" in one's own backyard. Houzz.com and Pint...
Jeshua Patrick
Does Section 8 acceptance affect income standards
I am converting a Townhome I own and lived in for the last 2 years into a rental. I have had several potential tenants ask if I accepted Section 8. I have told them that I am not set up to do so yet; however, I am con...
Maria G.
Do you disclose minimum requirements to applicants?
I have learned that requiring 2.5 to 3 times the salary is the norm. Do you let applicants know if they ask you?On the one hand, I have read that it is better not to give out much information; on the other hand, I fee...
Brandy Carter
Adverse action notices
I have just posted my first rental and am accepting applications. I would like help clarifying when it’s necessary to send an adverse action notice or not. If it pertains to something on a credit check this notice nee...
Neil Gulden
Boston - Buy and Hold, New Construction, Flipping,
BP,
I am a part time real estate investor with my full time job being in medical device sales. My full time job is what allows me to afford investing, but my end game is buy and hold multi families to provide myself ...
Mike Moreken
My first listing for rent in NJ
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath single family row home. 1120 sq ft. New roof, carpeting, painting, sinks, lighting fixtures. New refrigerator; old range/oven, clothes dryer, washing machine, garage, plus ADT security service prov...
Jeremy Bartlett
Allow Pets or Risk Vacancy?
Looking for some general advice:We have some tenants who are really great - military couple, clean, quiet, pay rent on time, etc. They are wanting to break their lease 5 months early because they have a dog who is cur...
James H.
What other business(s) do you participate in?
It seems that many real estate investors got into real estate as it naturally coplimented a business that they already had such as construction. Then there are others who entered real estate while involved in business...
Russell Buxton
Pay off mortgages or use interest as tax deduction?
I have 4 mortgages where I am paying approx. $35k per year in interest. This obviously reduces my tax burden. With other deductions, I pay no taxes at all. I have the funds to pay off these mortgages. Would it be wis...
Mark Collins
Newbie from Oroville, CA
HI,My name is Mark Collins and I am in Oroville, CA. This is northern California near Chico and Yuba City/Marysville. I joined BiggerPockets about 7 months ago and have been listening to the podcasts to try and get ...