Henry D West
How did you get your first financing?
So I am wanting to get started in real estate investing in Columbia SC, I am coming across loads of deals which interest me but I never want to commit because I am worried that I won't be able to finance them. I have ...
Adam Keffer
Newbie from Pittsburgh, PA
Hi All! My names Adam and I'm a new member here from Pittsburgh, PA. I've always been interested in REI and have since become more serious since I found the BP Podcast and Forums. There is so much useful and awesom...
Peter Stewart
I just called the cops. There's someone screaming in the basement
That was the text I got from a tenant at 730am last Friday morning. They live in a 4plex I own nearby. What a way to start the day! Here's some backstory before I get to the details - I am in the process of evicting o...
Will G.
How to stress test your rentals?
I would like to know... when you analyze a potential rental property deal, do you "stress test"? for example:Crank your vacancy up to 12%? Figure you expenses at refi could go up x amount due to higher interest?Or doe...
Marco Padilla
Purchase for a newbie.
I am in the process of purchasing an REO property but have now had the closing date moved twice by the bank because of problems with the title. The title company says they cannot insure it due to the bank foreclosi...
Steve Wilson
Everyone wants a mentor, what did you do to find yours?
After reading numerous posts and blogs, it has become clear that having a mentor is a key to becoming successful in Real Estate investing. There's no shortage of courses or folks offering paid coaching, but I'd rathe...
Brandon Snyder
What happens if a desist and refrain is ignored?
My property manager is practicing real estate without a license in California. I checked her name against the CalBre database. If I file a complaint with the BRE, and they issue a desist and refrain letter, what hap...
Chad C.
Inherited tenant has litter of dogs. What to do?
I purchased a piece of property in a country setting, with a long-standing tenant. I also bought the neighboring properties, and have a new tenant in one. I am trying to fix the place up and get it nice for the other ...
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Hot Water Heater
Here's another question. I have a house that had been "winterized" (before I owned it) because it was a foreclosure and would be vacant for a long time. All the utilities are now on, and the only problem is that the h...
Rosa Perrone
Real Estate Agents
I need some help regarding agents.
I am not getting the information I have been requesting from my agents when I need it. I may not be asking the right questions or maybe asking for it in the wrong order.
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