Has anyone used the Trans Union Smart Move for tenant screening?  Pros/Cons? Do you recommend??Thanks,Dan

I see that Tarek and Christina's seminar is coming to my town. I know they aren't there, I know it's just a way to get you to buy a $2k course and then even pricier courses...I have no intention of buying anything. My...

I am considering buying a duplex in a college town, about 2 blocks from campus.  Does anyone have experience in college towns renting to college students?  Are they more or less reliable making payments?  How do you d...

I spoke with a lawyer in regards to the idea of "wholesaling" properties and his take was to just write an option contract outright rather than create what is essentially an option contract by including an escape clau...

How I can start investing with no money?

Hi all,I am a new BP member from Orlando, FL. I am learning as much as I can through BP and purchase my first "house hack" expected Oct. 2016. I am interested in residential homes, I plan to start with single family b...

What are the biggest fears of becoming a landlord?- Maintenance/Repairs- Bad/Messy Tenants- Turnover/Vacancy-OtherThoughts and feedback are appreciated.

All,

I'm currently 23 and looking to get into RE. I live on under 40% of my income and know some of the many advantages to RE so I want to get in early for those advantages. I have about $10k saved right now (over...

Hi All,

I have some questions related to a situation I am facing and I am hoping BP members might have some insight and experience they can share.

The background is this: I owner occupy a 1950's duplex ...

Aloha BP Ohana,It seems like nothing but bad news lately, so how about some good news.  Maui County has passed new property tax relief for long-term rental landlords to encourage landlords to rent LTR vs STR.  They ar...