Dan Mackin
Fannie Mae Change of Rules
Yesterday I was signing my closing papers for a refi on my primary and my mortgage broker mentioned that Fannie Mae has just changed their rules about 2 years minimum to count rental income. He said they are now coun...
Josh Calcanis
Seattle Market Flipping
I've just recently bought a property in Orlando, FL (where I am originally from) and have cash flow of $150 a month. I live in Seattle and would like to get involved up here as well, but more on the side of flipping h...
Bryan Henry
Google Voice vs Personal Cell Phone Number
Hey Bigger Pockets! I am a landlord in Denver and I manage my own rentals. To date I have used my personal cell phone as the way for tenants to call or text me. I have not had any issues with this method so far, but...
Yitzchok Carmen
Copyright infringement notice on STR wifi
Hello everyone,
I have recieved a copyright infringement violation notice from Spectrum/ Charter for a cabin that I have in the smokies as a vacation rental. Says that there was a movie that was downloaded illegally ...
Vincent Plant
How do you prove you sent a "Notice to Vacate?"
So my rental property's lease is coming to an end on 7/31 of this year. I want them out and do not wish to renew. The lease states that I must give 60 days notice to the tenant if I do not wish to auto renew. My tenan...
James Theron Erwin III
Would you pay for rehab estimates from a third party?
Would anyone be willing to pay for an accurate rehab estimate? I know some general contractors may charge a fee to provide one and I’m wondering if there is a place for an estimate writing service
Mike Russ
Water Meter - Change from Master Meter to Individual Meter
Hi - I’m working on a deal in Dayton,OH and the water situation will make or break the deal. Currently the Landlord pays for approximately $315 per month for water/sewer charges. He has really low rents and does not p...
Alvaro Rodriguez
Should the buyer let the seller make the repair?
I have a house under contract and after inspection the house is in great condition and meet the 1% rule. However, I have requested the seller to replace the water heater and the electric panel board. Seller accepted a...
Connie Chan
Do you negotiate your property mgr fee?
Just wondering if any landlords out there negotiated the fee for their property managers. I’m looking for one for my mom’s rental because she wants to travel more and won’t always be in town. But the rental hasn’t ha...
Brian Ricard
First move in my REI adventure
I wish I would have learned more about REI before I bought my current which is a 5br 3ba. I would have house hacked out the gate if I could go back in time. So here is my dilemma, I am a veteran so with a few moves I ...