David C.
Do Multifamily Leaders truly own the reported units they tout?
This may sound like an odd question, but so many times we hear that (insert name) has gotten up to 1100 units, or has a portfolio containing $400M in multifamily real estate. But how many of these folks only "co-own"...
Thomas O'Donnell
Need Some Advice for a Potential Tenant That Approached Me
I currently have my duplex listed on multiple sights and it has been for about a month now. I have had some leads but most of them were either section 8 or did not meet one or more of my minimum requirements. I recent...
Rich Somers
How to write an all cash offer but still use lender financing?
So I have a personal accout with navy federal, and they offer some very low down, low interest rate terms for owner occupied loans. I want to rent out my condo in downtown San Diego and purchase another downtown cond...
Genny Li
I just had a tenant ask about changing a burnt-out light bulb...
Really. Can't make this up. I had to coach him through changing it over the phone because the closets have linear fluorescents, and he didn't know what to do.
I'm focusing on the day job now, but I had to share. (...
Christian Bors
Declining a tenant's application
I have a prospective tenant that filled out our application. Originally, her fiancée and her 3 kids were going to move in. I told them our process and standards we require for our rental units. First, they must fil...
Joe S.
How to know a real Hanyman verses a poser
So let’s say you place a gig offering on Facebook, or some other site looking for someone to do a make ready on a rental. Before the day is over you’re going to be overwhelmed with people saying they can do the jo...
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What the CDC Eviction Moratorium ACTUALLY Says - You CAN Evict IF
It's important to read what it covers and what it DOESN'T cover:
The person has to prove they can’t pay the full amount because of loss of work RELATING TO COVID-19
The person has to make every attempt to pay rent...
Maura Paler
Conventional Loan - Apply to 2 Banks?
We are in contract for a single family investment property (vacation rental). This is our 4th VR investment property, will be our 3rd mortgage. We have been pre-approved by one bank (which is no guarantee of a loan we...
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Grad school or REI?
Hello, everyone!
Let me say first how I love , love BiggerPockets!!
Second- I got a situation here: i graduated from UCLA last year (biochem degree) then left to Russia to do some investments there ( got the whole...
Bjorn Ahlblad
When someone tells you "the government should provide housing"
This is textbook public housing https://www.kitsapsun.com/stor...