Aditya S.
Hi from Virginia! - mildly experienced investor, new rebate focused agent
Hello All! I have seen this forum mentioned in other corners of the internet over the years but this is my first time exploring here. I would classify myself as a mildly experienced real estate investor in the DMV (DC...
Brianna Bowers
Am I screwed as a tenant?
Sorry this isn't about investing, but I'm not sure who to ask regarding liability so please help me BP family! I'm renting at the moment and today the garage door of my apartment complex closed on my car and scratched...
JD Gibson
Becoming a loan officer
Hello again fellow BPers!As always, there is a wealth of information on this site, and all the feedback is appreciated.I have just recently become interested in the possibility of pursuing a position in the lending si...
Catherine Decker
Tips for rehabbing a Victorian in Sacramento
Hi BP Community!I have a property under contract in Sacramento, CA A really lovely Victorian house that has been sorely neglected. It's beauty and it's solid, but it needs some great cosmetic TLC.I am needing recommen...
Jim Francis
Landlord insists I won't get my security back. What to do?
My friend is having some problems with her landlord and she doesn't know what to do. :crying: She is about to move out of her apartment after over 3 years, and her landlord has told her that she has no chance of ge...
Jose Ceja
Probate letters/postcards - best company to fill order?
Hello-
I'm wondering who everyone is using to fill orders for letters/postcards to probate leads. I just started my direct mailing campaign, and sent out quite a few non-probate postcards, but it seems to me ...
Jake Schulte
Nightmare neighbors at a rental
I am looking to purchase a rental property. I found a pretty good deal and would like to move on it, but i am concerned about the neighbors. On one side it appears the neighbor is running an automobile shop with a lar...
April Adams
Volunteer
Im thinking about volunteering in a active property management/investment firm for 6-8 weeks, just to learn the language, so to speak. What are your thoughts on that BP?
Geronimo T.
Investor loan down payment
I'm calling different banks asking what downpayment for investor loan is. Lowest I got is 15% for single door. If I get duplex, triplex or fourplex, then it's 25%. I'm in Texas. Is this standard? Is 15% good? Has anyo...
Blake Clement
Tax Strategies for Rentals
I have 3 doors that generate $3,500/month in rent. My goal is to buy a 4 plex this year. My wife has a W2 job that she makes about 63k/ year. I have a W2 that makes about 80k/ year. We owed about $2,200 in taxes last ...