Carolina E.
Potential Tenant has own Criminal check
I have been contacted by a teacher that is interested in the property. She states that her job does a yearly criminal check and wants me to use it. Hers was done in August of this year. I want to keep my application ...
John Kilkenny
breaking a lease and security deposit
I live in virginia and own a rental property. Tenant has a two year lease and is breaking the lease - no cause on my end, they lost their job and got a new job out of town. I have no problem breaking the lease - but...
Michael Episcope
Why Real Estate Investments Are Taxed Less
One aspect of real estate that people don’t always appreciate fully is the favorable tax treatment that real estate investors enjoy.Investors who care only about an investment’s returns miss the very real benefits of ...
Rashauna Hunter
Getting my own license or use a realtor.
Hi everyone! I'm new to bigger pockets and recently started to explore the option of flipping houses / investing. My question is for my first deal should I hire a real estate agent or wait it out until I get my own li...
Maureen F.
Maximizing Section 8 Rent -- Boston (Dorchester/Roxbury)
My son has a 3-unit house under agreement with a S. 8 tenant in a 3BR unit. (He will owner-occupy one of the units.) It's in the Dorchester/Roxbury area, I guess we could call it a C+/B- area. The current owner jus...
James Register
Private Loans LTV Ratios
Is This Possible? I need to know are there any PRIVATE LENDERS anywhere, not hard money lenders willing to lend at 6% on a ready to move in home with a 20% equity position. Let me explain:My friend wants to buy a read...
Anthony Leung
Investing in AirBnB in Chico, CA
Looking to invest in Chico for AirBnB. Does anyone want to share their experiences? What are the major draws to the city ?
Cara Lonsdale
Fix and Flip in North Phoenix, AZ 85022
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $150,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Sale price: $222,500
Moderate rehab with mostly cosmetic items including tile f...
David Klefeker
The Future of Airbnb
I am so excited for Airbnb and the short term rental market in the upcoming year. There is still so much opportunity to invest in property that are perfect for Airbnb. However you have to make sure you do your home wo...
Justin Heminger
What to do with rental income?
My wife and I bought our home a little over a year ago and due to me being in the military, we are moving. We decided to rent out our home as the market doesn’t indicate a profit if we sell. Our plan is to rent it out...