Vitaliy Merkulov
Require applicant to give access to their social media accounts?
When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...
Natasha Attia
I was approached by Catholic Services to rent to refugees
Hi landlords,Who had an experience of renting to refugees with no employment or rental references? I was approached by Catholic Services. Have you done it? Have you have any issues? I am struggling to find tenant now ...
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financing my 1st rental
ok, i want to make this short but it might run on.
i re-fied my primary residence and took about $100K out.
i just offered to buy my first rental and the seller accepted my offer.
the offer the seller accepted goes ...
Anthony R.
Beating the tax man (or woman)
So currently, I am 29 and for all intents and purposes, half of my income is from rentals. Also, the income from my rentals cover all expenses. This means that what I make working is mine for savings, other investment...
Tony Gunter
A Conclusion About a RE License and Investing
It was either an epiphany, or a hard blow to the head, but I realized that in order to really do what I want to do it seems like it will require me to get my RE license. I have interest in MHP's, but that is not the d...
Phong Lam
Can Self-Directed ROTH IRA purchase R.E. with tax-free?
Hello BP Community,How are you? Hope all is well! I'm a fairly new member on the BiggerPockets.I just have a question for you regarding how to use a ROTH IRA funds to purchase real estate properties. Since all funds a...
Vitaliy Merkulov
Landlord reference is nice to have or a deal breaker?
How important is a landlord reference to you when screening tenants? How much do you value it compared to a credit report, income verification, background check?Have you found landlord references to be very helpful fo...
Mike Monaco
Corona Virus Aftermath
The Corona Virus is forcing many to work remotely for jobs that never had the opportunity to do so in the past. Once this Pandemic comes to an end how is this going to impact the real estate market if most jobs contin...
Rhonda E.
Does Your Boss/Co-Workers Know About Your Real Estate Business?
Hello BP,
I was just wondering how many of you have told your boss and/or co-workers about your real estate business.
I have not mentioned real estate investing to anyone at work for many reasons. One ...
Jimmy H.
The future of "declining" cities
What do you think the future holds for cities, regions, and states that are on the "decline"?
Some of your more basic examples include cities like Toledo and Detroit - the Rust Belt.
From an investment perspective, ...