Stephanie Beard
Is there a thing as a fraudulent investor?
Okay. So I don't by any means intend to sound like a complete moron. But here I am, desperate to get into Real Estate investing, however without the credit or the funds, I really needed a cash investor/investing part...
Lafi S.
Buying my first rental.
Hello all,
I've been working on a short sale for a few months now that I just received approval on. I am buying this as my first rental unit b/c I it looks like a great deal. Here are the details...
Property Descrip...
Chris May
Force buyer to remove financing contingency? 14 days overdue
I'm looking for some advice here. We're selling our house and have been in escrow for 31 days now. The contract states 18 days for financing contingency removal.Basically the buyer's mortgage broker and the bank (Chas...
Gary Harrell
They Call Themselves Turnkey, but.....
I’m a newbie, no experience, gaining theoretical knowledge by reading books and living on BiggerPockets, itching to pull the trigger on my first deal and really start learning, money burning a hole in my pocket, and I...
Kimberly Gillock
student renters
Hello BP community! Landlording question for you all -- I am under contract for a SFH by a university, closing in early April. Wondering if anyone had advice on renting to students? I would ideally rent to grad stu...
David C.
Schedule C or Schedule E ? Pros - Cons
I have read sources/watched videos, etc. regarding reporting rental income on your Schedule C vs. Schedule E. Each source comments on why one may be better or the other. Frankly, it seems like depending upon the sou...
Scott R.
Main sewer line replacement..
Im sure tons of you have replaced your sewer line yourself.. hopefully.. lol
bout to tackle this project myself and hopefully save several thousand dollars.. just wondering if anyone had any advise they'd like to shar...
Travis Cripps
Young dentists looking to start investing
Hello everyone,I am new to BiggerPockets but already have found this community very helpful, so thank you! My wife and I are both dentists in Kansas city, MO. Our first goal was the buy a 2-4 unit to get started and I...
Chris M.
Newbie Question: Property Management: Why Not Always Use It?
Hey guys, I'm spending these last couple of months of 2016 to really dive deep into my real estate education, but in 2017 I'm taking action. I like the idea of passive income from rental properties, but I hate the ide...
Jacob A.
Preventative measures for pets
I'm a Landlord who allows tenants to keep pets, although my patience is slowly wearing thin due to the odors they leave behind. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions as to ways to limit pet odors/damage. An an examp...