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Hi All,I just got some great advice by a fellow Bigger Pockets and RE leader. Why divest out of good cashflow property- owned outright when I can create a win-win with another investor? I got it! So now it is just a ...
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So I decided to take the plunge last fall and purchase my 1st flip. I paid $50K and comps were selling for 100k. This house needed some work. After purchasing it for all cash on Auction.com, I realized it was in a FLO...
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Ok, Cap rates are important, however they are such a small part of your decision-making process. The amount of times I hear “I only buy 7 cap deals” is maddening. If you really think evaluating commercial multifamily ...
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So recently closed on my first buy and hold rental property. I have seen a bunch of conflicting information on what to do with regards to protecting myself. A couple resources suggest putting the house into a "trust...
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I know someone thinking of investing in Tennessee. Their daughter will be going to college there in a few years and they're thinking of buying a house to rent and hold. Nashville, Cleveland, Cattanooga or ? Thoughts? ...
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Hey BP Community:
I'm about to purchase my first rental property (will start offering mid-April when all my financing, cash reserve, and 2nd reserve source--i.e. heloc is in place). Finalizing my plan of action and ...
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This showed up in my facebook feed and I started wondering what responsibility the landlord or new tenant has for previous tenants mail? I'd write Return to Sender a few times, but then I'd get fed up. I would probabl...
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Hey BP! Im in the stage ofInvesting in my education. I always hear how if you wait for the perfect time to invest, you will never make it happen, which makes perfect sense. However, given that I am a newbie do you thi...
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I have a dilema. A potential renter has a pit bull and I'm a little nervous. What is my liability if I allow pets, and her dog bites someone? The unique thing is she is a Sheriff's deputy and has better credit tha...
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Hey everyone!I've just finished rehab on one of my rental units in my first property.My first showing is this Friday evening, and I need some advice on screening potential tenants.I have gotten some pointers along the...