Lala Weiss
Running the numbers as a newbie, Cap ex, COC, NOI oh my!
HI BP Community. I've been following the forums for some time now and I would love some clarity about how investors are 'running the numbers'. Numbers have never been a strong point for me and I would like to improve ...
Tandi H.
Give tenant their deposit back to avoid conflict?
In an earlier thread, I described my concerns about getting out a problem tenant. They actually did move out on time yesterday, thats the good news. Bad news is that in the process they removed/threw away all the dr...
Dan Taylor
Intro from a contrarian.
Hello everyone,It seems that thinking like a Biggerpockets/Mustachian is very rare in daily life. This post is intended for those that have had a similar experience, those who enjoy seeing how others are working their...
David Kenny
First time screening tenant, please help!
Hi Everyone,I have a potential tenant who has a 529 credit score, and 6 accounts in collections ($4k total). They earn 3x+ in income, no felonies, no evictions.The credit score would normally mean I would deny the app...
Willie Cedillo
Deposit questions for a tenant that moved out.
I have a tenant that moved out Feb 8th even though his lease was up at the end of the month. I received the keys the 8th. I want to do right by him and give him his deposit back as early as possible but for legal purp...
Steven J.
How do you interest a seller in seller financing?
As I've been getting calls from potential sellers the words 'seller finance' and 'lease option' are met with near automatic 'NO's. When asked why sellers always say they don't want to deal with the property and th...
Walter Pape
Dodd-Frank / SAFE Act regarding MH investing
Hello BP!!
During some research I have came across Dodd-Frank and SAFE act regulations with seller financing. As a new investor should I meet with a RMLO and/or Real Estate Attorney:
Before I start maki...
Brandon Goldsmith
Due diligence on target countries
I have been constantly trying to do research on prospective countries and to see what type of real estate is hot in certain markets/counties and possibly not in others. I have been looking into Latin America mostly bu...
Mindy Jensen
POLL: What are the most-asked questions in the forums?
Hello and Happy New Year!In an effort to eliminate the repetitive questions in the forums, we're starting a new forum, the FAQ Forum.These questions are valid concerns, such as Should I get my Real Estate License? and...
Senta J.
Issues with General Contractor
Hi All,I am hoping I can get some advice regarding my situation with the general contractor I hired.My husband and I are doing our first flip and we took 3 months vetting general contractors to make sure we end up wit...