Mehran K.
Previous Owner Not Vacating After Shortsale. Legal Options?
Situation: I've got this deal I'm working on where a shortsale was initiated by the current owner. The sales price ($37,000) was approved by the lender and we made an offer for $35,000 that was accepted. I got the...
Ernad D.
Made offer on fourplex - how to negotiate?
Dear BP community,I just made an offer on a fourplex and am looking for negotiation advice. The property is in really good shape and had a new roof done on 2014. The area is a B- neighborhood so it will not be too d...
Sunny Burns
I rejected applicant, he said he would pay $150 extra/month
First time landlord here. We just started advertising our rental 3 weeks ago. $1675/month for a 3 bedroom in Garfield NJ. We've gotten a lot of interest, 30 different groups of visitors, of those 8 applicants...We wan...
Michael D'Egidio
How can Realtors help investors to see the bigger picture?
Greetings BP Brethren!
I'm newer to the real estate business, I've been a Realtor now for the last 7 months. I've closed 4 deals, have 2 current listings and a whirlpool vortex of buyers... and half of them.....
Melanie Stephens
Seeking "Biggest Mistake/Lesson Learned" Tenant Stories
Hey everyone! I am writing a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate. I am currently looking for TENANT "mistake" stories, in particular inherited tenants ...
Brandon Turner
What has real estate investing done for YOU?
I'm working on something cool for BP and I'd love to get some input from the community. Basically, I'm just wondering - in 50ish words or less, what has Real Estate Investing done for you? What's changed in your life ...
Mark Dutton
I hate having mortgages
Hey everyone, I’m a novice investor and I’d appreciate some advice or insight on my situation, even though I know everyone’s circumstances are different.I’m currently 27 and will soon have three rental properties alon...
Erica Gordon
How long did it take you to find your first duplex?
Hello everyone, I have been searching for a duplex in Philadelphia, PA. for the past 4-5 months. My plan is to purchase w/ an FHA loan (will use 203k if needed), occupy one unit and rent out the other. I haven’t been...
Philip M.
Best way to take over 54+ units from my father who is retirement age?
Hi All,First off, thanks to anyone who has any type of insight here, it is greatly appreciated! I am 36, own a very successful Air BNB at a local ski hill, and am in the process of looking into the best way to get in...
Scott Carrillo
Fees are too high for using partners team in place?
Hi there, I currently have one duplex in Indianapolis and am looking at other markets such as Detroit. I went to a meetup recently where the presenter, lets call him guru, was talking about how he has a team in place...