Richard Alvarado
Tips for beginner real estate investing in the bay area?
Hey BP members! My name is Richard, I'm 21 years old with about 8-20 k of money I could use as of now for investing( I don't make that much yet), I am in the process of getting my real estate license , and I am from t...
Laura Cardenas
Making myself a resource to my tenants during COVID-19 crisis...
Hey BP!
I would like to put together a formal and professional email to send to my tenants as a point of guidance and support to them and also give show them resources they have regarding COVID19. I want to communica...
Will Wilson
Investing Out-Of-State with Property Management
Hey BiggerPockets, Looking for some insight on who has invested out of state on properties that are run by a solid property management company? I’m looking at several different areas around the country to get my best ...
Aimee Lawrence
How has the pandemic changing how you select tenants?
We have one rental in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our tenants are moving out next month and I listed the property on Zillow rentals. We had 10 applications in the first two day, most people had credit scores over 700. Nor...
Josh Mitchell
Thoughts on 50% Rule
While I know the 50% rule isn't always a direct measurement of things, for this purpose I am going to assume it is. So, being a newbie, it is my understanding that 50% rule simply states that 50% goes to costs of prop...
Chris K.
How to handle previous resident still using address years later?
So I'm having an issue where a previous resident of one of my rentals (they rented before I was the owner) is still using my properties address as their primary residence. There has been license address change card...
Jonathan A.
Bought Apt Building with hostile tenants in Los Angeles
Hi I just bought a 4 unit apt building near USC and all the tenants are giving me issues. They currently have no lease with old landlord and were paying $800 rent a month for a 1 bedroom. Each unit has over 5 people l...
Mindy Jensen
Buying or Selling Soon? This is a MUST READ Story!!!
I hate this article. It's well-written, but the story makes me sick. If you are buying or selling soon - or ever - read this article from The BiggerPockets Blog. You can't afford not to.
Yannes Chiang
Ways to increase rent (multifamily, rent control)
Hi everyone. We just purchased a value add 6-unit in North Hollywood (CA). It is a rent control property. Currently the rents are way below the market rent and the existing tenants don't want to leave at all. We have ...
Michael Stutelberg
Governor halt on evictions
Have you reached out to tenants now that the governor has called for a halt on evictions? Have your tenants started reaching out to you that they cannot pay from covid? What resources are you sending to tenants for re...