Emilio Basa
Denied 2x for ReFi on cash flowing duplex. Need advice please!
Hi everyone,I have a dilemma on my hands and I'm looking for some advice. I have a duplex in a very desirable neighborhood in Michigan. It's never vacant because of the location and because of the condition. I purchas...
Chris Eaker
Commission when purchasing an apartment complex
Hello All,I was discussing a property listed by a Marcus and Millichap broker and mentioned sending an offer in through my agent who is with a different company. She said that I would have to pay him since they don't ...
Account Closed
Creative ideas for working with tenants who can’t pay rent?
Aloha from Hawai’i Island! We manage over 100 privately owned work force housing units here in Big Island of Hawaii. At this time quite a few our tenants are on some kind of unemployment due to the shut downs and lack...
Michael Y.
Why do people use hard money lender?
Fairly basic question, but want to understand a few of reasons. Are people just using them to purchase cash only properties? Or are you they using them because the bank won’t lend to them? What’s the typical LTV on a ...
Tucker Cummings
Was my first BRRRR (kinda) successful?
"I'm thinking it'll probably appraise for upper 250's, lower 260's." My heart sank when the appraiser told me this after he had finished a walk through of my house. My wife and I had just finished remodeling the entir...
Chris Butler
Sending gift cards to tenants
What do you think about sending gift cards for the holidays to tenants?Last Christmas (2018) my buddy and I sent out dinner gift cards to the tenants. I also did this for my tenants for Christmas in (2019). The idea i...
Stuart Marshall
Milwaukee low income Rentals
Greetings, I am looking for guidance on low income rentals in Milwaukee, WI. I own 2 duplexes and they have been listed with a local Prop. mang. co. for 4-5 months with success in filling them. These were my first "...
Lian Chavda
Attending my first REIA Meeting..Nervous much
Okay, so i've come to realize that before taking steps into doing any investments what so ever in the field of Real Estate, I read EVERYWHERE that finding a mentor and meeting experienced people is the #1 guidance rul...
Michelle Kay
Using FHA to buy a home and build ADU // need advice
Hello everybody,My name is Michelle and this is my first time posting on Bigger Pockets forums. I'm hoping to tap into the wealth of information provided by you fine folks.A little bit of background on me: My husband ...
Michelle Verdugo
Real Estate License - best way to learn?
I own a rental property but want to expand my knowledge of real estate investing. I've spent tons of time reading here on BP and reading books but I like structured learning. Should I pursue a real estate license to l...