I read somewhere, I think on this site, that an ESA letter must be signed by a mental health professional practicing in the state where the rental property is located. Now I can't find anything about it. I have also...
I own 5 units. 1.Do I need to keep each individual security deposit in a separate checking account?2.3 of the units are in a 3 flat. Can I keep those together in one checking account?"Intermingling funds" makes this c...
My fiance and I are trying to purchase our first home and get in the REI game. We have been on the "funding/financial" step for a solid 3 months now, trying to figure out what we can afford. Our expectation is to do a...
I ended my contact with my past property manager and I need to get information from them to file for collection for a past tenant. For some reason, they will not release the original application, driver's license, SSN...
Hi Bigger Pockets,I need some help!!! I need to know how do I go about obtaining a criminal report for a potential tenant I am considering renting to. I've tried contacting the local police department to no avail. I k...
Hello!I am trying to calculate my net worth to see if I am qualified as accredited investor.Question is,I own a duplex and live in one side and rent the other side. When calculating net worth for accredited investor s...
In need of a bigger pockets Princess or Prince to SAAAAVVVVEEEE ME!Okay now that that’s over here goes...Texas resident here...I am interested in purchasing real estate in my home town (Louisiana) that’s a BLINK small...
Few questions for the landlords in hereif a prospective tenant wants o see the property, do you show them then screen or do you screen and if all is OK then show the property ?Also what do you guys do then there is 3-...
Long time lurker first time poster!I will be filing this season for the first time being a home owner and house hacker.I would like to work with a tax professional who has experience with this strategy.Tell me why I s...
"So, how many properties do you own?"
I get this question almost every time I tell someone that I'm a real estate investor. Tenants and applicants ask the same question also. I generally respond with a smile and s...