Kathleen J.
Tenant Forging Electronic Payment Receipts
We have billed our tenants through Quick Books for several years. In August I unwittingly took on a "Professional Tenant" who is making my life a nightmare.His September rent was 21 days late. He insisted his paymen...
Denise Evans
Tenants and Animals
We are all familiar with issues related to service animals (specially trained and certified dogs) and assistance animals (such as emotional support animals of any species or breeds).This post suggests a compromise res...
Gustavo Mendoza
Rental application & background checks
Hi everybody. I'm just about ready to househack one of my rooms in my 3b 2b SFH. I have a potential lead, but I need some assistance on getting started. I know I need a separate bank account and rental forms. I also n...
Dan Mackin
Effective Rent By The Room Strategies
As it becomes more prominent in the US it seems there should be a discussion on renting by the room. Yes, I'm aware that this has been done forever with student rentals, but I'm specifically talking about post-college...
Alexander V.
CDC Eviction Moratorium - Some Comments and Suggestions
As many of you know, President Trump signed an executive order in August that, in addition to other tasks, required that"The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of CDC shall consider whether any me...
Steve Rozenberg
How Are You Holding Security Deposits?
Are You Holding Security Deposits in Separate Accounts?
Kellis Landrum
Evaluating Market Pricing
Hey Gang,I joined bigger pockets a few months ago and have been reading up on a lot of great info. I am looking to buy in Memphis (38115) from a turn key provider. I have found a few forum threads where people who hav...
Valerie M.
Why can't a multifamily property be sold to an owner-occupant?
Greetings all! I am new to real estate investing. I've been looking into small multifamily (1-4 units) in Baltimore. My strategy would be to buy as an owner-occupant to take advantage of FHA financing. While trying to...
Marian Smith
Who to use as a QI in a 1031 delayed exchange
i don't see anywhere in the IRS code that states that the QI needs to be anyone in particular. It just can NOT be a relative, or your accountant, realtor, etc.I was just quoted a $1200 price for a 1031 exchange prof...
Connor Heim
We need your husband, little lady...
OMG, It's like The Handmaid's Tale here in College Station!I have a verbally accepted offer from a seller; the seller is financing the deal. I went to the real estate agent's office (I'm buying direct from the listin...