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What is the difference between different intermediaries or how would you evaluate them assuming basic conditions are met (timely communication, can complete transaction within IRS deadlines and not a crook). Im tryin...
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Purchased a 3bed/1.5bath SFH and the renters want to stay! Purchase was $637,500 plus closing of $20k. They are on a month to month lease and have been tenants since 2008. The rent is $2020/month. Fantastic automatic ...
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I was wondering how often landlord inspect the rental property. In the lease I had written down every 3 months just to cover things, since I can't write down every 6 and go more frequent than it says.I could tell the...
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I am closing on my very first rental income property in about 2 weeks. Now, I believe that I got a great deal, I can rent it out and create a great amount of cash flow I just want to be aware of any pitfalls. The prop...
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Hi, one of my potential tenant was asking if she can use her tax id instead of SSN. Can I use a tax ID to run background check? She said her roommate is going to have SSN but is also fairly new. What does fellow landl...
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Hi everyone,
I am new to BP and investing. I currently own one single family property that is free and clear and I would like to purchase additional property that can bring in a nice monthly income for myself...
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Hi Bigger Pockets Community,I'm a San Diego almost-native that is starting my real estate investment journey. I read Rich Dad Poor Dad several years back and, like for so many others, there were lessons that stayed wi...
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Greetings, first post here!
Let me be clear that I have no properties currently and am still in the learning stage of real estate investing.
Having said that, I have a question:
My mother has offe...
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Hello,A goal of mine this year is to learn how to underwrite multi-family deals. Can someone recommend any books or courses regarding learning this skill set? Feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Hi,I am a newbie and trying to find my way through the RE investing forest. I am having difficulty narrowing down an area to focus on, whether to invest in my home state or go out-of-state etc.. I know I want to foc...