James Lee
Prequalifying Buyers
Do you prequalify all your potential buyers before you start spending time on them?
Charles Thurber
How hard is it to get a grant for a historic home in Phoenix?
Hello BP! We are looking at an investment property in one of the historic districts in Phoenix. Has anyone received a grant to help with exterior costs? How difficult is the process? Thank-you in advance for any input...
Dan R.
Seller-financed IRS reporting
This is a question for my accountant, but since he's on vacation this week I wanted to see if anyone has had a similar experience. Here's my dilemma: I have struck a deal for a seller-financed acquisition of a mob...
Vance Gibson
New Member from Rock Hill, Sc
Hello, bigger pockets community from Rock Hill, SC. My name is Vance Gibson, and I am a young, hoping to be real estate investor; but for now, I am learning all I can about investing. Hopefully, I will find a niche in...
Paul Sandhu
What are the worst things your renters have left behind?
1. Fleas. It takes at least 2 weeks to get rid of them. Chlordane does magic.2. Clogged main sewer.3. Clogged sink or toilet.4. A sink and kitchen table full of dirty dishes.5. An abandoned vehicle. The city sent m...
Robert Brock
New investor looking to break into the industry
Hi BP members,My wife and I are new to the real estate industry and are looking to start investing. We were wondering what we be a good way to get started? We've never purchased any property and are looking to inves...
Lolita Sheriow
Which do you prefer direct mail or bandit signs?
Hi Everyone
This is my fiirst post, and I want to say I love this site! I've learned alot here.
I am interested in knowing which marketing method (out of the two) you prefer to use more and why. Do you receive more ...
Allan Smith
CPA can never keep phone call appts, etc.. Time for new CPA?
I'll spare the details, but basically CPA can't seem to make the time of day for me. He takes weeks to respond to emails, and every phone call we have scheduled gets rescheduled 2 - 3 times, only after I follow up wit...
Eric O'Brian
Direct Mail: Do you take people off your list when they ask you to?
Hello all,
Every week when I send out a new batch of letters I often get a call that says:
"Please take me off your list, I will never sell my house, I plan to pass it down".
I think its great tha...
Dave Fairb
Reluctant to rent out my basement suite, what to do for best?
My first post here and maybe just a bit more of a vent and looking to get clarity. I have a house, 3 levels, has 3 separate entrances, kitchens, bathrooms. Current set up is; me on main floor 3 international students...