Alan Francis
Security Deposit and Smoking
I purchased my first 4-plex earlier this year. The building was fully rented and three of the tenants are long term renters and smokers. One of those tenants has decided to move out and just recently gave notice that ...
Daniel Travis
Thoughts on an unheard of rent situation
I have read a ton about owning income property and I am always reading more. I bought my first SFR out of state last year and things are going well. I am vocal with the people around me about my passion for real est...
Doug Haisten
Structuring this deal
A landlord in a small town (population 69K but the biggest town in the county) that had a FSBO house I approached to buy that house, as we talked, said he was wanting to get out of the rental business (he's mid 70s an...
Jim Gramata
What are your favorite rental pricing & trends report sources?
All investors know the projection of rents (income) is a critical piece to a property analysis and valuation. It is easier in occupied MU properties but how about vacant or an under rented unit or units (the more like...
Joshua Dorkin
Just Launched: The BiggerPockets Hard Money Lenders Directory
Due to popular demand, we just launched the BiggerPockets Hard Money Lenders Directory!
This directory is intended to both help our users find the best hard money lender for their needs and to help lenders promote th...
Austin Fruechting
Offer Submitted on 32 Unit Portfolio
A day with excel forecasting, projecting, and running analysis to optimize a deal are my favorite days. I love this part. This is why I'll probably never stop even though I'm financially free. This portfolio includes...
Ronnie Howard
Houston Area Multifamily & HAR Question
Newbie question here. I’m in the Houston area and have a goal of buying my first property in the first half of 2018. I have been browsing through HAR and evaluating properties for the practice and see if I can get a g...
Rafael Lopez
Lease Agreement for Inherited Tenants
If I purchased a property with tenants that don't have an existing lease agreement with the former owner are they obliged to sign my new lease agreement when I submit it to them? If they don't want to sign what can I ...
Nate Chucta
Non-refundable deposit to reserve a rental?
I have a student rental that is currently rented out until 7/15/2017 and I'm already fielding quite a bit of interest for people who want to sign a lease for the 2017-2018. I'm a new landlord so I'm curious how other...
James Cannon
Air B & B Experiences
I have a 3 bedroom 2 bath single family home in a small Beach town in Maine called Old Orchard Beach, I currentley have long term tenants but Im intrigued by the idea of using Air B & B once their lease expires. W...