Pete Nater
Kind of new member, from the NYC area
Hi all. I joined BiggerPockets about 7 months ago. I have not ever posted here in the new member forum. At 1st I didn't know about it and after, well, I just screwed up and procrastinated for a while. Finally, I'm doi...
Justin C.
Pennsylvania: Do you file a mechanics lien at time of closing?
Both my mentor and our mutual real estate attorney both strongly recommended filing a mechanics lien at time of closing. My wife is the buyer and I am the contractor. I plan on asking them to fully explain why this ...
Eric Gainor
New Agent Tips for working with investors m
I’m a new Realtor in Philadelphia, PA and looking to generate most of my business with rental property investors. Are there any specific skills that investors like to see an agent be efficient in?
Account Closed
How to deny two short term tenants
Hi Everyone, We are renting to traveling nurses and I had two nurses apply for one unit. One application came back with an eviction, bankruptcy, late payments, and low credit score. The other came back with a low 600 ...
Justin Linares
I’m 17 and can use some tips for once I finish High Some
Hi, I’m Justin I’m 17 years old and once i finish high school I will start real estate investing but I know it’s not that easy. I wanted to ask for help and tips to start off once i finish high school. Also, the best ...
Evan J Mackey
Beginner Wholesaler in Middle Georgia
Hello I have been studying wholesaling in Than Merrill's book for the past few weeks now and I was curious if anyone could help me through my first wholesale deal from beginning to end. I am looking to begin this week...
James Peever
Hold over insurance during Reno
Hey BPClosed a property in upstate NY near Monticello. Very excited to get it going. BUT, wanted to get some feedback from the BP group. Should we get some type of property insurance for the house while renovations ar...
Brian M.
2-out-of-5 year rule negated by LLC?
We’ve lived in our condo for the past 3 years and are considering renting it for the next 2-3 years then selling it to take advantage of the 2-out-of-5 rule. Since we’ll be renting it we want to put it in an LLC but a...
Evan O'Brien
Rehab Estimate: Due Diligence
Hello! After you put an offer on a property that is approved by the seller and it is under contract, is that when you’re able to have a contractor inspect the property and provide you with an itemized bid of the scope...
Nic A.
Buying a property next door
Hi all I have a dilema. I want to buy a property next door to a property I own. The objective is to knock the buildings down and put up condos to sell. Seller wants $650k and I want to buy at $550k. What are the creat...