Brandon M.
First post! New Investor to Austin, Texas and Laredo
Hey BP fam!I am 22 and looking to get started investing in Austin, Texas and the surrounding areas and open to dealing in San Antonio and Laredo area (Where my Mom just started her own contracting company if anyone in...
Carmen Chow
Do you ask for credit/background check for...?
Hoping to get some advice on fellow BP members.I’m planning to rent out a unit for a family of 4. Mom, 2 sons of working age and a 17 yo daughter in school. The combined monthly income for the mom and the 2 sons are a...
Aaron Linden
Declining to Give and Application
Hey BP,I showed one of my rentals last night to a person who got through my pre-screening which includes asking if the person has had an eviction to which he replied, "Never". I did a quick search on his name and addr...
Justin R.
Analysis Paralysis - Advice for Next Steps
Hey everyone,
I believe I am in a bit of analysis paralysis and am seeking advice about where to go from here. I have listened to the BP podcast for a little over two years and I usually listen to an episode a day.
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Hisashi N.
How to minimize the risk of unpaid rent ?
Hi we have been managing 15 + rental properties (SFR) and been to eviction courts numerous times, but have never been successful to collect unpaid rents.I understand following ways exist to collect unpaid rents.1. Get...
Jex Leiva
Need advice on renting a 4-plex in Bradenton, FL
Hello,
Hope you’re all well!
I’m seeking advice as my brother and I are still new to real estate investing and are struggling renting/making good use of a 4-plex he bought back in June in Bradenton, FL.
The curre...
Dana R.
Children age- most wear and tear?
I know families are a protected class so you can't discriminate against a family and not rent to them because they have kids.
Let's say you had two families that were identical in every way except the age of ...
Justin Munk
6 Month Seasoning Period Issues
Ideas to Get around the 6 Month Seasoning Period most Banks require?? It is slowing down my BRRRR process. Most the banks/credit unions I have talked to require 6 months.
Matt Vezina
Why do so many lenders exclude Vermont?
Not that the answer will change anything just bugs my curious mind.. looking at all options as I head towards a first purchase in the spring and it seems like private money is effectively not on the list for any terms...
Jake Cardillo
How to break into private lending
Hello,
I would like to get more involved in private lending but am not too sure how to go about it. I have done two loans in the past (both successful), but those have been to acquaintances and they just happened to c...