Hello BPers,I am an investor investigating the eastern Michigan market for flips, short term rentals and buy and holds.  I grew up in Canada and still have family there and will be in the area frequently this year 202...

Hi, Working FT and finished renovations on a 2 unit home. It has appreciated greatly in the west ward and wanting to keep it but don't want the people interaction. Anyone recommend to sell or to find a PM and do you r...

Helo Bigger Pockets folks!  A couple of years ago there was an excellent long article on BP about all the things to look for and ask when interviewing property managers.  I think it was written by @Nathan Gesner, a pr...

As a college student aspiring to become an investor, I figured I should establish some credit history ASAP. I am weighing some options but I don't even necessarily know if these are the best initial steps. Looking for...

Hi everyone,So a little background:  I'm 10 days away from selling my first real estate flip and looking at about a 150 -200k profit.  The short version is I purchased a Single family ranch at auction using 100% hard ...

I live in DC and want to rent out the house that I am living in today. It is my understanding that I cannot transfer the deed into a LLC without paying a huge transfer fee. Is there anything I can do to protect myself...

Do You 1099 Your Vendors?

Hi Guys,I am screening tenants now for one of my rental units, and as a fairly new landlord, I have a few questions.1) SPOUSE NOT ON LEASE: Someone called me recently and said they are interested in the unit, but he w...

Our minimum qualifications for our 4-bedroom rental home lists, among other things, "Applicant must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit score must be a minimum of 600." Three adults submitted applications to ...

I own a house and put an ad on Craigslist to rent a room for $675 per month, which includes all utilities.  This is my first  time renting and first time reading someone's credit report.  This guy came to my house, fi...