Stephen Kehoe
Baltimore Bans Security Deposits Requirements for 10+ Unit Owners
What was passed
Baltimore city council just passed a bill requiring owners of over 10 units to offer alternatives to security deposits. Alternatives include paying in installments and paying for insurance.
What now...
Mindy Jensen
Question About Lending Laws Regarding Private Loans
So let's say I have $X to lend. I've been happily lending it out at 10% with no points. (And no, I'm not looking for new borrowers at this time.)If a friend has his own lending business, where he is lending at 12% + 4...
Vitaliy Merkulov
How to find out who manages a rental property, not the owner.
I want to know if anyone knows a way to find out who manages a rental property. I want to verify that my applicant gave me the right contact information of their previous landlord/property manager and not his friend p...
Michelle K.
Invest where I live or out of area
Hello. I am beginning the process of looking for my first investment property. I live in Ca which is very expensive. I am interested in investing in Washington state as well. My questions are, is it a good idea to inv...
Kenneth Collins
forclosures
Hello Friends, I am looking for info on how to track down the foreclosures, I went to an auction today to observe and learn, but how do you find them before they go to auction?
Patrick Philip
Can you profitably home build without a contractors license?
Is it possible to profitably build and sell houses without a contractors license? Has anyone here done this?
Andrew Butler
Rich Dad Poor Dad Question on taxes
Hi everyone,This is my very first post and i have a few questions. I just started listening to the bigger pockets podcasts and i am now obsessed. I love learning and trying to educate myself. It quickly became evident...
Mike Morehouse
Investor from Nampa Idaho
Hey everybody,I joined Bigger Pockets recently as a way to increase my REI knowledge and make some connections with like-minded people in the business. I'm just starting out with investing, using it as one of several ...
Dan Pereda
Have to be a licensed contractor to Flip?
I am confused now. I have been a buy and hold investor for a while but I am at the tail end of my first flip.All plumbing, electrical and mechanical (HAVC) I have had licensed contractors doing the work. I have been...
Nick E.
Duplex with Multiple Offers
Trying to pick up my first Duplex. Put an offer in on a duplex on the first day of the listing, and the seller waited until there were multiple listings. Now they are calling for best offer. Here are the details. S...