Alex Moazeni
Not responding tenant.
Hi.One of my tenants in my 4 plex is moving out according to her notice on June 1st. The lease will be over by June 30th. Now I am trying to communicate and make sure she will give me the keys and everything. But no a...
Jessica Vollendorf
Where to Post Rentals
I'm pretty new to the game. I recently acquired two rental properties. I have the first rented. But, am currently trying to find a tenant for the second property. I am in Portland, OR. Supposedly tenants are lining up...
Jese Mbuya Gombalume
Should I negative cash flow for a bit ?
Hey guys. So I’ve got a decision to make here on a property. It’s currently selling at a relatively competitive price , in fact it’s selling for under 100k below the Valued amount (last valued in this year February) T...
John Vandivier
Subdividing R-1 vs R-2, VA (Fairfax County)
My understanding is R-X designation indicates residential where X is the number of dwelling units per acre allowed.I fully understand why a second dwelling unit could not be created on this R-1 zoned lot of about .6 a...
Matthew Ewald
Writing tools off on my taxes?
What's up Bigger Pockets?Just a quick question for you. I am doing my first fix and flip investment and I'm doing the rehab myself. Can I write the tools that I buy to use in my business off on my taxes?Thanks in adva...
Chris Lieder
Need Some Direction - Subleasing Question
I just recently bought a duplex and have signed my first lease with a tenant. This is my first property, so I'm pretty new to all this.
She is a great tenant who can more than afford the rent on her own. She ...
Yiftach Ilyov
The Psychology behind DM
Hello to all, before im taking that leap into direct mailing id like to know what barriers, what are the battles in this war.My research tells me that letters get better respond rate than postcards and yellow letters ...
John Moksnes
Personal vs. Investment Property IRS Designation/Classification
I am looking to turn my personal property into an investment property and then 1031 exchange into a multi-family home. How long do I have to rent out the personal property (do I have to move out or purely rent a room?...
Ananth Nari
Delay in showing property to new renters after lease breakage
We bought a new home and had to break the current lease for the condo we are renting (State: Texas). The lease runs till Aug 2018. We broke the lease with the required 45 days notice. Per the lease agreement, we are r...
Jennifer Rysdam
Approximately how much should I be insuring my 8-plex for?
Hi everyone! I bought an 8-plex in SW MN in April. I paid $175,000 for it. It was insured for $520,000, so I just stuck with that number for my policy too. Is that a reasonable number? Do I really need that much? It's...