Rick C.
Section 8 Inspections - PM's or Owner's Responsibility?
I am currently in the process of getting my out of state property Section 8 approved. I have Section 8 tenants who qualify and are ready to move in, the only thing waiting is a successful inspection. The property fail...
Simon Lopez
I won the eviction. How do I collect the backpay from Government?
Good Evening,Trial ended in my favor. Judge said the government will be calling or contacting my PM for instructions how to retrieve the back pay. We have not received any calls. It's been 1 month. How are people ...
Elin Trinh
3.5% Down Payment Mortgage Insurance
Hi! Several times in the BP podcasts they talk about putting down a 3.5% down payment. When I run the numbers for a property and enter a 3.5% down payment it adds a mortgage insurance fee. They don't talk about mo...
Elyse Wetter
Looking to help someone with no credit
I'm trying to find out how to have my friend make payments for renting through some kind of servicing center that will help build his credit and give him down payment at the same time to eventually buy the home he's r...
Frank Leone
Section 8 and Low income housing
Looking at buying a rental property in the City. The neighborhood sadly has man poor people and subsequently isn't the best neighborhood to live in. But that means the rental properties are cheap and abundant. I'm sta...
Isaac Abeyta
CCIM Institute: Is it worth it?
Has anyone taken the CCIM Institute courses? After paying for the classes and the yearly memberships, how well do you feel you know the material...was it worth the money? I'm considering just going for it, to networ...
Ann Bellamy
Tethering your cell phone to your laptop for free (almost)
I have a droid razr maxx (Android operating system), and Verizon charges each month if you want to tether the phone and use it as a modem with your pc or laptop.
Amazon has an app called Easy Tether Pro. There is ...
Jonathan Perez
Should I cash out refi on my duplex to buy next property?
Currently in the middle of a refi on my duplex in South Carolina. I’m kicking myself because in October I had the chance to refi and could’ve got an interest rate at 3.75%. I didn’t because the monthly payment “wasn’t...
Renee Williams
Disadvantages of “soft second” mortgage?
Hello all, I believe I qualify for a “soft second” loan (A Soft Second Loan of 20% of the purchase price up to $55,000. Up to $5,000 for Closing Costs for a total of up to $60,000.)Anyone have personal experience with...
Isaac Delgado
BiggerPockets lead generation system for real estate agents
Hi everyone ! Has anyone every used the BiggerPockets lead generation system? Is it worth the hefty price? What was your experience with it?