John Barnes
Proper etiquette when communicating/working with brokers in commercial real estate
In searching for commercial real estate to buy, I’m reaching out to a number of brokers in the area and explain to them what I’m looking for.
#1: Do I tell them I’m talking to other brokers? They often allude to me ...
Binita Mehta
Company to manage own properties?
Hi. Has anyone established a company (llc or other) to manage your own properties? Does it help from a tax perspective? Pros/cons etc.?Thanks.
Julian Merchant
Converting a large SFR to a multifamily
I'm mainly looking for answers from a financial and logistical standpoint.Wondering any folks out there have experience flipping a large single family and converting it into a rental fourplex.Is it costly? Did you cha...
Adam Sheren
Always start with why. And not always yours
They say you should always start with why; that what you do is not nearly as important as why you do it. The saying really plays to persistence and strong will - it reminds us to think deeply about why we do what we d...
Alan Majors
Let's Define Checkbook Self Directed IRA
It sounds like any other Self Directed IRA.What's different?Google led me to an Entrust website. Any other good information sources you'd like to suggest?Alan
Jonathan Perez
To manage or not to manage? Or what if I just...?
So I was thinking about cutting off my PM and managing the other unit in my duplex myself. I figured since it's only 1 unit I've got to manage , I might as well go ahead and learn and do it myself and save money in th...
Sandy Gabin
Have tenant live rent free for a month
Hi BP family!
I have inherited a tenant that has cancer, smokes and has pets. I spoke with her yesterday because she was nice to pay the rent for this month. We are going to meet this weekend, and since she lives mon...
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...
Account Closed
How do I find renters for an MTR? (Travel nurses, corporate housing, etc)
Just bought my first rental property (1 bedroom condo) in the Walnut Creek, California area (SF Bay Area).
I've decided I'd like to rent the condo as a medium term rental (MTR) to travel nurses, corporate housing, et...
Elizabeth V.
Late fees on late fees? Consistently late rent
Hello! I have an investment property in Athens, Georgia, where the tenant consistently pays rent late. In the lease there was a 5-day "grace period." Even with a generous grace period, although the tenant is current o...