Ken Latchers
Airbnb: Preapprove or Decline
I got an booking inquiry from someone who wanted to bring two large labs and a small dog into my two bedroom vacation rental. I only allow one small dog. I responded within 1 hour that if they made $150 additional dep...
John Patrick Lasher
Need some creative lending options. $3.8 million deal on the hook
I am in the process of purchasing 3 properties all right next two each other. 1 multifamily and 2 commercial office space of which we plan on using a significant portion of for our medical practice. Coming up short on...
Donna Rundo
What do you look for in a hard money lender?
Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I’m a lender exploring opportunities in hard money lending and would love to hear from those with experience. What have been your biggest challenges and successes with hard money loans?
Akku Kumar
New, Out-of-State Investor Interested in Atlanta Real Estate
Hello!My name is Akku. I am currently a student at Texas A&M University and I am very new to real estate investing. I want to buy my first property in the Atlanta metro as I plan on moving there for a PhD next yea...
Russ Wiese
Wear and Tear or negligence on water heater
I'm working on returning a security deposit and am having a hard time deciding what to do with damage to a water heater. I'm hoping those with more experience can shed some light on the decision. Purchased property ...
Greg P.
Help! New lease / updates to existing lease in Texas
Hello,New investor here. I am in the process of purchasing my first property which has an existing tenant and lease in Texas. I met the tenant, they seem nice enough. However, I did notice there was a dog in the un...
Gary R Uren
Dishwasher or no dishwasher
I purchased a house that has a dishwasher and I would like to remove it to eliminate repairs, leaks and replacement. My contractor says it is a bad idea because renters become accustomed to having dishwashers and it...
AL Blanchard
Furnished or Unfurnished rental??
About to close on our first deal. It's a 2 bedroom 2 bath 895 sq ft condo. We want to maximize occupancy. If we furnish the condo it would give us the option to Airbnb it between leases. What are cons to leasing a fur...
Jonathan Lake
When and How to Engage Adopted Tenants After Closing
Hi Everyone - This is the first time I am purchasing properties with tenants. So, here is my 'ask for help'If you self-manage (or even have a PM), when and how do you connect with the tenants you have now adopted post...
John Lim
First property and STR loophole with bonus depreciation
Hi- I’m new to the forum and I’d greatly appreciate any advice.
I am under contract for a SFH property in metro Austin Area with a target closing date of end of May. Starting next year, I’d like to use the propert...