Dawn Burwell
Getting a late start at rentals
I am 50 , single, no kids. just forced onto SS disability. There is no way I can live on 800 a month from SSDI. NOone will rent to me. I’m positive I can’t afford it anyway. So... what I do have is good credit. ...
Account Closed
To sell or not to sell? that is my newbie question....
As the title implies, I'm considering selling the first SFH I bought back in Aug'12. The reason being that I want to try my luck in the market, I want to buy/fix/hold and fix/flip properties. I've wanted to do it for...
J Trucha
Occupancy permit change from triplex to duplex - is it worth it?
Hello, I bought and have been living in a duplex in Squirrel Hill for almost 2 years. It is an up/down duplex- 4 bedroom/2bath on the first 2 floors ( currently rented) and a 1 bedroom/1bath apartment on the third f...
LaShonda Jordan
Planning to Start and have no experience
Hello, My name is LaShonda. I am 22 years old and I live in Benton, Ar. I have always watched home flipping shows on HGTV and found it very interesting , and recently after praying to God to lead me to a prosperous fu...
Matthew Barnett
Should I get my real estate license?
Hey BP, I am thinking of buying myself a real estate license course for Christmas so I can get my license. I am basically sold on it, but is there anything I need to consider? Pros and cons?
Howard Chen
California - Late Newbie Intro
Hello fellow BP members, My name is Howard and I know I'm a bit late with this introduction post as I find myself listening to the podcasts almost non-stop! I'm based in Sacramento, California. I look forward to conne...
Martin Saenz
Non-Performing Mortgage Notes
For those currently investing in non-performing mortgage notes, what is your target ROI 1st year and beyond?
Jason Schimer
How BiggerPockets Saved my Life
I swear this started out as just a sentence:I was born to a father that would drive me to school teaching me about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, anything and everything that involved money. He didn’t drill it but I cra...
Francisco Milan
How were you staying busy in the 2008 recession ?
Hello Everyone,
Wanted to ask the professionals of this forum who have been around for a few crashes, how were you staying busy in the 09 recession ? What did you focus on to serve your clients and get closings ? Wha...
Chad Lundquist
Large dog deposit / monthly fees
Hey BP family, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on allowing pets (specifically large dogs) into their rentals. We have a policy that we only allow dogs up to 50 pounds, but one of our tenants is moving out and...