Rick Stivers
Can you reject an applicant who is unemployed?
I have a single family rental, and I advertised it on Facebook. One potential renter is a highly educated social worker who was recently impacted by a COVID-19 related layoff. When she asked if unemployment was a vali...
Evan Ridenour
Looking to get started in real estate, does age matter?
Hello! I’m looking to get started with real estate investing. At the moment I am 17 so I’m not quite able to apply for a credit card to start building credit history. I also do not have a W2 job since I’m a student fu...
Gabriel Krut
What percentage of equity is my work worth?
Hello all! Background: I am a 20 year old Junior in college (Go Irish!) who wants to get started with REI through rental properties. Thanks to BP's podcast, forums, articles, etc. I have narrowed down a market and es...
Noah Ehler
No Money Options for College Student
Howdy, BiggerPockets!I am currently a 3rd year college student in the Bryan-College Station area looking to start my real estate investing journey. Even though I am a real estate agent, I want to get into the investin...
Tony Machamer
House Hacking for my College Freshman
Any thoughts or suggestions related to buying a house for my college freshman this fall? We are relatively knowledgeable about RE investing but just started thinking about this option as Room and Board at close to $13...
Catherine Curtis
Thoughts on house hacking in a college area?
I am currently a college student looking to invest in real estate. I have begun to do research, reading books, and listening to podcasts. My plan has been to purchase a single family home semi near campus, hoping to e...
Morrisha Hudgons
Would you rent to this tenant?
I have a condo in Chicago, south loop, that I rent for $2900. The condo is a luxury unit, with floor to ceiling windows, and unobstructed views to lake. My tenant moved out mid July, but the agent began showing it l...
Emanuel Pellot
Trouble Getting an FHA on My First Deal.
I am looking to invest in my first property, and I was looking to buy a multifamily to house hack. I am having trouble with getting an FHA loan because I do not have a 2-year work history. I just started working at my...
Ernie V.
First rental baby!!!!
Hello everyone,I just purchased my first rental, which is duplex. I'm going to live in one unit and rent another one.I have a bunch of questions.1) Duplex is near college and I believe alot of interest to rent unit wi...
Conner S.
Financing My First Real Estate Purchase | A Triplex or Fourplex
What's up BP gang!?So I'm on a mission to buy a triplex or a fourplex this spring/summer(2017).My plan:- Purchase multi-unit property around mid $300,000 range utilizing FHA loan and placing 3.5% down. (possibly FHA/2...