Tony Castronovo
How to inform a prospective tenant they did NOT get approved
After screening prospective tenants and making a selection, am I obligated to let the applicants who did NOT get approved know why they didn't make it? Not sure if it's best to "say nothing"....be vague....or tell th...
Matt Castillo
Buy and hold out of state a good idea?
Hi everyone I am looking to get started in real estate investing and have been searching for my first buy and hold property. I live in the San Francisco bay area and it seems that it is pretty tough to find a cash flo...
Jared Mathis
First time investors - please critique our strategy!
Hello! This is our first post to BiggerPockets and we're going to just jump right in. My husband Jared and I are first time real estate investors in our mid-30’s from Washington state and we’re currently evaluating ...
Tania Reuben
Viable Returns in So Cal
I'm formulating my family's personal investment strategy. I've been analyzing deals that would be considered good retail buys, and they are no where near numbers that would meet Brandon's Cash On Cash return criteria....
Helen Zhang
Do I really need a survey?
Hi BP community, This isn't the first time I'm doing a cash buy for properties, and I have never purchased a survey for properties before. However, this time it is different, I am buying a trustee sale. Should I purch...
Jacob Shoesmith
First Rental Property: Single-Family Home vs. Duplex/Triplex/+
Hello,
Thanks in advance to all answers and help. I joined BP in high school (2014) but since college and my first job, I have slipped away in staying up-to-date. However, at 24 years old (almost 25) and likely to ...
Alex L.
Can my LLC "buy" a property from me?
I have a few properties under my name that I'd like to put under an "anonymous" LLC solely for privacy reasons. I know that I can simply quit claim the properties to the LLC, however this leaves a trail on the auditor...
Logan French
Where to Purchase First Rental Property
Hello,My wife and I just moved to Boston, MA and we are looking to start investing in real estate soon. From what I have been told so far, it seems like it difficult for new investors with limited starting capital to ...
Vipul Shah
Insurance claim denied
I have a rental property in Orange county, California. We had a water leak and damaged the property. The plumber reported that "Burst copper pipe connecting to tub was the determined problem. Tech found leak on 1/2 c...
Sean Dawson
New To Memphis and Looking For Guidance
Let's try this again. Apparently, I am not allowed to ask for referrals in this forum. I am an out of state investor new to the game and the BP community. I am looking to start purchasing some properties in the Memphi...