Divya Sosa
Tenant lied on rental application regarding criminal history
Hello,
I had a unit up for rental (a townhome) and received an application from Zillow which showed that she has no criminal history and credit score was good as well. I did all my other due diligence like asking for...
Waruna Yapa
Who has the best rates and how to shop for them?
My goal is to find competitive rates and fees. I've noticed that going to brokers usually leads to the same wholesalers so it's not as useful. The only other good lenders I've seen are credit unions and regional/local...
Jason Malabute
major universities in my market
I am trying to determine the "economic anchor" of my market. An economic anchor is something that supports the local economy and is not going anywhere even during an economic downturn.Question: How many students have ...
Paul Williams
Deal Analysis
Recently purchased a condo (3/2.5, 1500 sqft) at a foreclosure auction.ARV - $105,000Purchase Price - $68,000 cashRents for - $1,200Repair Estimate - $7,000 (Flooring & Paint)Association Fees - $203/moTaxes - $907...
Nathan R.
Plumbing easement question in Pensacola FL
I have a problem that has me completely stumped at the moment. I have a property (1 unit of a duplex) that is currently tenant-occupied. The sewer line runs out of my unit, under the lawn and driveway of the other uni...
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What made you want to start investing in real estate?
I have different a motivation for everything I do. I wanted to start investing so that I could create wealth by means of cashflow. I knew that generating positive cashflow each month by renting out my properties wou...
James Mudd
Unprofessional Real Estate Agents
It amazes me the lack of professionalism of some listing agents. Maybe they don't care because they field a lot of questions about investment properties, but it's bad. No return phone calls...and "if" they call y...
Josh Randall
Seller contribution towards down payment?
Is it possible to structure a deal where the seller contributes toward the down payment? For example, rental property purchase price is $30,000. Lender requires 20% down. Assuming the property appraises for $30,000...
Mindy Jensen
BiggerPockets Now Hiring - Multiple Positions
So I work at BiggerPockets, as you may or may not know. I've been here more than a year, and got the job through an ad placed in these very forums.Hands down the best job I've ever had.Do you want to join me?We are cu...
Andrew H.
Self Storage - Is this a good deal?
Hello everyone -I am looking at my first self-storage transaction, and I'm wondering if this is a good deal or if it's a pass. Seller is asking $1.1 million for a funky/ self-storage transaction. Property Mix 147 se...