Larisa G.
Can utility company place a lien on the landlord's property if tenant does not pay his utility bills?
I have received a letter from EDCO Disposal Corporation stating that my tenant is past due on several payments, and that if the amount is not paid in the next 30 days ( by the time I got the letter it would be only...
Andrew Jones
6plex under contract. What documentation should I ask from owner?
Hello BP,
Yesterday 1/12/12, I got a 6plex under contract in southern California. Four 2bd+1 and Two 1+1. Owner is financing with me putting 30% down. Building is currently fully occupied. What documentation should I...
Jonathan Fuchs
How does leveraging (refinancing) work in practice?
Hello BP,My wife and I own one rental income property (outright, San Diego) and are looking to invest in a second or more (Houston area) to increase cash flow. I have been reading the forum posts on the debate between...
Ryan Copeland
Duplex for 1st Deal | Should I Buy???
Hello BP,
I could use some help on determining what to offer for this duplex. I don't know if there is a rule of thumb for what to offer, I think I read in a post that an investment offer should be 30% off ARV - rep...
Michael C.
Should I sell my duplex? Or refinance and hold
Numbers Bought it for 175,000 a couple years backDown payment was 18,000 plus 20,000 fix upNow I owe 135,000 , it just got appraised for 242,000 , in this market I could sell it for 250,000One side covers the mortgage...
Jeff Prather
Buying a Duplex to house hack
I'm just starting out. I'm in Nashville and am interested in buy and hold small multi-family. Ideally I'd buy a duplex, live in one unit and rent the other to cover my living expenses. I'm keeping my 9-5. To put it ho...
Ashley Sliwa
Full time or part time ?
Hey everyone ! I have been doing a lot of research , attending webinars and reading books. I am just curious, when you were starting out , did you have another full time job or do you think this Is something you need ...
Paul Savage
Newbie (kinda) from Louisville, KY
So I'm not technically a newbie to Bigger Pockets (been following BP for about 6 months now), but I never did an introduction when I first joined and Bigger Pockets really helped me close on my first rental property a...
Colleen Martin
Distance from property as first-time landlords
Hello!My husband and I are negotiating what could potentially be an awesome deal for a 6-unit rental property. Obviously there are a lot of financial aspects to this decision that we are working through, but I have a ...
David T.
Have you worked with odesk?
Has anyone got experience of hiring and working with people on odesk?