John H.
Hotel rooms for the homeless question in MA
In my area we have lots of homeless families living in hotels. The state of MA pays about $82/night per family to live in the hotels. Does anyone know if we can set up a house as a short term rental and have the ...
Dan Gustavson
Prospective Tenant asking to Use ITIN number instead of SSN?
Hi there everyone! I just had a prospective tenant text me asking if I would be open to renting to someone that has an ITIN number and not a social security number. I am not sure the best way to go about this, so I th...
Tyler Santos
What is more important? Social media or website?
I want to start marketing to motivated sellers. Currently, I'm cold calling, sending texts, and ringless voicemail. The next thing I want to do is build a social media page (instagram/facebook) and I also want to buil...
Alex Zipeto
Our Government is INSANE!
Long story short.... currently evicting a tenant. Mostly for non-payment, but also is a headache of a tenant so it's best she leaves.I have been trying to work with her to avoid eviction and come current on the rent. ...
Colleen F.
Tenants Social Security needs my address?
Ok, so I have this tenant who is on SSD. She pays her own rent but keeps sending me emails that SSD needs my address. The property is held in an LLC and has property management that collects the rent. By law in RI ...
Lisa Gerard
filling out W9 form and receiving 1099 for SDIRA earnings
Through my SDIRA I've invested with a company that now is asking me to fill out a W9 form and will presumably then send me a 1099 for the earnings last year. I'm not sure if I should fill it out with my name and soci...
Joseph B Lively
Build home for Parent?
Hi there. I have a scenario I'd like to run by you all. I'm worried that I might be making a mistake on several fronts, but I don't know who to ask. My realtor didn't fill me with confidence.My mom and my grandmoth...
Clare Cui
Possible tenant on Social Security and cosigner.... worth it?
I have a 2 bed 1 bath garden unit, I have this possible tenant who is interested, she makes about $3500 with disability and social services. She has a co-signer willing to sign, but I'm hesitant with her age/safety (t...
David A.
REI as a Vehicle for Social Change?
Good morning/afternoon, all!So I'm currently living abroad doing volunteer work, and when I get back stateside in a year and change, have plans to start investing in real estate, mostly house-hacking and transitioning...
Misty Quaintance
Guarantor on a Lease
If I have a guarantor sign an addendum to a lease do I need them to provide their social security number or drivers license number? The form I have from Bigger Pockets pro membership asks for social security, but the ...