Kelly A.
Prop 10–raise rent in anticipation?
I own a condo in Oakland that I rent out; I have a long-term tenant paying rent a good deal below market. i was going to give her notIce of a 5% increase.However, prop 10 has me worried about vacancy control. Should I...
Maxwell Lee
What are realistically the best rents you can get -
in a stable B class or gentrifying C class neighborhood for purchase and rehab price of around 80-120k? For this question I am limited to considering Houston, Dallas, Chicago, and basically the entire states of FL and...
Mike Higgins
Realistic offers on homes for sale?
hello everyone,New to bigger pockets and new to the REI market. I've been reading countless websites, columns, forums/ etc. and couldn't be more excited. Quick background to my situation is my wife and I own a home (w...
Jeff Tallard
Recent letter to a beginning real estate investor
This is a copy of an email I sent to a beginning real estate investor last week. It’s just some random thoughts on real estate investment based on my 35 years in the business. During that time we have purchased over...
Elias Pappan
New year, same question. Where to find the best people?
Being the new year and all, I am feeling like everyone else, "New Year, New Me," working up annual goals and determined to hit them. One of my goals this year is to build up my network, which brought me to Bigger Pock...
John Matthews
Mortgage on property owned by LLC in Southern California?
Hi all,It's been a while since I've posted on BP! Moved to San Diego and considering heavily investing out here. Doing some research though I've found only one bank which will fund the purchase of a residential proper...
Christian Wathne
Do you include landscape maintenance on SFH rental? (Renton)
Hi Everyone, I'm getting very close to the end of a BRRRR; going to list at the end of this month for rent. It's a 3/1 SFH in a B class neighborhood in Renton on a flat 7500 sqft fenced lot; all grass with just one oa...
Jonathan Trimboli
$3 million cash in your hand
If you suddenly had $3 million in your possession, what would you do with it?
Ronnie Woolbright
Late fees and month to month lease
HI all,I have a tenant (Texas) with an upcoming lease expiring and wondered if I can raise the late fee while going month to month? Does this require a new written lease or just a written notice regarding a late fee i...
Robert Y.
WHETHER TO LEVERAGE APPT BUILDING AND TAKE A MIL OUT
The question is whether to leverage an apartment building more. I already posted the setup several months ago:I'm a 63 year old doctor and a student of BP and RE investing but little practice. My investments have been...