Mark Douglas
Mitigating Property Damage ???
I just gave a tenant a 30-day notice to vacate. Actually the 30 days starts on 09/01, but as a courtesy, I told her the clock would start on the 1st, so I basically have her a couple extra weeks to make arrangements....
Harrison Liggett
What to do when a tenant wants to break lease
I’ve dealt with these in the past and they have mostly been case-by-case but wanted to know what you all might do. We have a tenant who wants to leave (because of a new job out of town) a whole 9 months before his lea...
Eric H.
How much to spend on postcard campaign?
Hey BP Fam,I would like to know an average cost of a postcard campaign per piece. My marketing plan calls for 6x4 postcards. Any suggestions on size for max ROI. I have calculated anywhere from $.20 - $.53/piece. The ...
Jennifer Kessler
Tax benefits of short term rental
Looking for info on any potential tax benefits of STRs. What can be deducted? Is it more beneficial to have it structured under an LLC? Are there benefits if an ADU is used as a STR (I am in California)? I am aware pr...
Hector Beltran
Creative Financing Alternative to MLS Listing. (Personal Home)
My house has been for sale on the MLS for about 90 days. I’m looking for other creative ways I can sell my house. I started a real estate investing company a few years ago but don’t have the capital to buy my house on...
William Henning
Electronic Rent Collection
Is there a particular electronic rent collection software or site that anybody can recommend. I am a relatively small investor with 6 doors so I have just been collecting rent checks. I'm hoping this software would ...
Kevin Osborn
Raising Rents After a Purchase?
Hello everyone. I am very new to bigger pockets and I am during my research (focusing on small multi-family) and savings phase right now in my real estate venture. I am planning on buying my first property early nex...
Jak Dadi
Tenant leaves without notice and leaves garbage behind
We had a tenant who could not afford to pay his rent and so left the apartment without giving any notice. He had been living in the unit since 1984 and we acquired the place in August 2010. He left the apt totally fil...
Brandon Brown
Looking to buy and house hack a duplex currently occupied.
So I'm looking to buy a duplex to house hack. Only problem is, everything in my area is already occupied. If I were to purchase the property, are the current tenants required to vacate? What are the laws regarding thi...
Madison Sobol
Seeking local Lenders
Hi, we are closing soon on our first home.. yay! We have been working with a lender that is a family friend but they are encouraging us to shop around for lenders and search for better rates.- Any recommendations on l...