Jane S.
Angry sellers not returning earnest money
This is not my first time finding out that a property I had UC had too many deferred conditions. But it's the first time I'm not getting my earnest money back.The sellers accused me of acting in bad faith. However, th...
Bryan Feik
A Hard, Crappy problem
Warning, this post is not for the faint of heart but I true problem I am faced with!
I have paid to have plumbers snake a bathroom sewer line 3 times in the last year for one particular tenant. The plumber told me e...
Devang Patel
Is this the time to be selling your rentals
Prices are at an all time high and demand for rental properties is skyrocketing. For those of us who purchased a few properties after the crash, the appreciation is staggering. Is it time to sell and leave the table a...
Jorge G.
I have a few bucks but horrible credit score. How do I start?
Hey everyone,I just signed up for bigger pockets and I am interested in getting started in real estate investing. I just finished reading 'How to Invest in Real Estate' and frankly, the book left me with more question...
Chai Jonn
Cape Coral Investment Properties
Hello All,I was wondering which zip codes are best in Cape Coral for a good 10% above Cash on Cash and good Appreciation. My budget is between $200k and $240k. Looking for SFH...3/2 more than $1500 SQ FT. I am interes...
Eli Winkelman
Solar panels on rental property?
Hey, new here. I don't own a rental property myself, my dad used too, but that was more from necessity. Hopefully one day I will, but I'm fifteen now, and more worried about paying for college. However, I'm part of a ...
Patrick Britton
Is building a spec home less risky than flipping a fixer upper?
I have been looking at spec building since the early summer and cannot seem to find the same level or amount of risk associated as with fix and flips. It seems that because nearly all of the costs are known well in a...
Jake I.
Question About Utilities
I see on most of the Bigger Pockets blogs, podcasts, or webinars that when analyzing a property and its expenses, many times utilities such as water/sewer/garbage, electricity, gas, etc. are thrown into the expense co...
Matt Rasich
Your thought on the security deposit
Hi guys. My name is Matt and currently my wife and I have been living at the same apartment in Chicago for 3 years -- never late on rent. Long story short: My landlord raised the rent by $40 year two and $60 year thre...
Edmund Li
Capex reserve for cheaper props
I am a newbie investor looking to get my hands dirty with my first purchase. I have been in search for my first rental property for a while, and I haven't pulled my trigger because I couldn't get the math right.I've f...