Hi everyone, new to BiggerPockets and looking to close my first deal! I'm submitting an offer on a duplex and my real estate agent just told me that it would be wise for me to check the sex offenders list. Long story ...

I had a prospective tenant showing of a 2 bed 2 bath Townhome with a very small walled courtyard. The online questionairre indicated there would be 3 adults a 2 dogs. After speaking with the woman who showed up, she a...

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I know this is a long shot, but I have to try. I am working with a not-for-profit organization called Warrier Brides. They rescue sex trafficking girls/women and rehabilitate them so they can build a life for themselv...

Is there a niche for renting  C and D class properties to sex offenders?  I've worked with this population in the past and the majority live in C or D class neighborhoods. Less than 5% of sex offender re-offend after ...

Hello,We are closing on a deal on a townhouses that has HOA. The unit currently has 3 united rented out and 4 total can be rented out (according to the HOA's policy). We are going to live in the house for a few years ...

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I have been contacted by a non-profit organization who is interested in renting one of our single family properties for 3 of their employees. The organization will be listed on the lease and responsible f...

Hey there,Californian here. Owning and living on a property with 4 or less units. I have an applicant with an ESA dog. No issues with the dog, but I do want to request a pet deposit. Since I fall under the FHA exempti...

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i just purchased my first 2 investment homes both 3br 2ba avg. 1400sq ft each.

I'm thinking about contacting the state probation office to find my renters as i will look for an older first time offender.

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