Ryan Dossey
"BP" Smart move recommendations
We have been using the BP tenant screening link with good success. It is easy to understand and has a nice layout. I just had a prospective tenant apply and it was recommended that I deny her. Reasons: Derogatory publ...
Account Closed
TransUnion SmartMove
Dear BP nation,It has been the common practice of "landlords" to feel entitled to a prospective tenant's Social Security number (SS#). In light of data breaches and identity theft, efforts to screen a tennant must be ...
Justin Swann
TransUnions Smart Move
I'm screening a tenant and his TransUnion criminal history is clean. When I Google his name, I found a history of domestic violence where he struck his wife. This occurred in 2006 and I am 100% certain it is the same ...
Ben Staples
How would you deal with this tenant situation? (Strong Language)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N93hMTBPRbc (Warning, there is strong language in this video)My friend recently showed me this video of a situation between two tenants in what looks like an apartment complex. One cl...
Richard Morency
Probate Mailer
Hi guys and galsQuick question, what address should I make my mailer to. Should I be to the address of the deceased property or the address to one of the family member on the title??
Shawn Thom
Sold one and bought one
Finished up rehab #5 (a flip) and got it sold last week.I closed on it Dec 31. Rehab was cruising a long during the first part and we thought we'd be completed early. A few weeks into the project a guy tracked me dow...
David Humphrey
Tricky Question about Bankruptcy Discharge on Property
Hello Everyone!I am seeking some advice from the collective knowledge of BiggerPockets!Here's the situation. I found a commercial property that I want. Amazing deal. I spoke to the owner directly today. He used th...
Jeff S.
How to evaluate capex/deferred maintenace before purchase
I'm in the learning phase before buying my first rental. I'm thinking I will do a fourplex, owner occupied. I've found a target neighborhood where the numbers (1% rule, 50% rule) seem to work and the tenants are des...
Jerry Cima
Survey - Who's funding your deals?
Just want to get a consensus on how deals are being funded, & which part of the deal? My personal friend will be funding 80% of the cost of my first property. I'll be funding 20% plus any improvements. Are you guy...
Mark Fletcher
Flips and Rentals under one business a good idea? Bookkeeping?
I started an LLC for the purpose of wholesaling. I haven’t successfully wholesaled anything yet, but I’m about to purchase a rental property. I expect to still wholesale some properties in the future. I know of severa...