Justin Rockitter
Contractor Red Flags
What are the biggest red flags to look out for in a contractor and how can I detect them before it’s too late?
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Biggest Problems With Tenants...
I am getting ready to rent out my first investment property and am trying to figure out what incentives, policies, etc. to put into my lease. I would like to hear some of the biggest/most common problems other investe...
Robert Wood
Being sued over security deposit by tenant who never moved in.
Hello Bigger Pockets!My wife and I are looking for a bit of legal advice. We recently moved to the Seattle area from Texas with our 2 month old daughter, leaving behind three rental properties, two long-term and one A...
Frank Fiore Jr
Do you have to accept applications from Section 8 Individuals?
When I have an apartment for rent; do I have to accept applications from individuals that are utilizing or qualified for Section 8.
Can I just state I am not renting to Section 8, or that I am not Section 8 q...
Mark Negley
The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner summary
Ch. 1 Why I Love Rental Properties
Ability to use the leverage
Ability to hustle for greater returns
Ability to manage my investment directly
People always need a place to live
Its worked ...
Account Closed
Rejecting tenant on gut feeling?
Hi all, I've been a while researching and learning about renting my first investment property and I finally posted my rental ad this afternoon. Our market is pretty good in Edmonton and I've received a phone call and ...
Ben Leybovich
Neighbor vs. Neighbor
Wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the recent interview by Meredith Whitney, about the only Wall Street analysts worth anything, on CNBC.
She talked about Detroit bankruptcy saying more is coming. She succes...
Steven Westlake
Section 179 electric vehicles choices
I’m trying to get my head around electric vehicle choices and if the math now makes sense with $5 gal gas, or $7 diesel. I’m only looking at if the math can make sense, not environmental issues. So I currently have a...
Julie Dillon
Permits and inspections
Some facts first
Just bought a 6plex apartment complex
Ordered 23 new windows and planned to install ourselves with some help from friends
Went to local landlord meeting and met other landlords and fire marshal, bui...
Patrick Philip
What do you think about this contingency clause?
I am looking for a way to protect myself against buyers causing me to take my house off the market, and end up wasting my time.What could go wrong if I added this clause to the purchase contract? This says that the bu...