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All Forum Posts by: Kenny Smith

Kenny Smith has started 78 posts and replied 337 times.

@David Lund

Do you have any other properties in your portfolio? If so, take a look at the equity you have in it, and consider taking out a HELOC if the numbers make sense.

I don't know you're area, but you could also talk to your lender about a DSCR loan which is debt service coverage ratio. Essentially they look at what the expected net operating income and if it will be enough to cover your mortgage. You'd be house hacking, so not sure if this would work for you or not.

If neither work, may just need to wait until you have 2 years of consistent income to show your lender.

Good luck.

Post: Remote self-management of LTRs...a pipe dream, or a possibility?

Kenny SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Denver, CO
  • Posts 349
  • Votes 227

@Leo R.

I don't have experience long distance property management..but I'd recommend reading David Greene's Long Distance Real Estate Investing book!  I'm sure there are plenty of nuggets in that book to help.

Post: Insurance recommendation asap

Kenny SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Denver, CO
  • Posts 349
  • Votes 227

@Jay Soriano

I am not in that area, but I would highly recommend speaking with an insurance broker!  They can shop around and find you the best rates and coverages from all the major and smaller insurance companies.  Saving you that step, and you could get cheaper and better coverage.  The insurance company pays them their commission typically, not you.

Post: New to BiggerPockets and Real Estate

Kenny SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Denver, CO
  • Posts 349
  • Votes 227

Hey @Adrian Martinez

Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

1. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

2. Attend the FREE WEBINARS

3. Attend a Meetup in your area/virtual meet ups

4. Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

5. Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

    Good Luck,

    Kenny

    Post: Unresponsive tenant - what do I do?

    Kenny SmithPosted
    • Real Estate Agent
    • Denver, CO
    • Posts 349
    • Votes 227

    @Jaime Mitchell

    I certainly am not a lawyer, but my opinion is that there isn't a whole lot you can do.  If it states in the lease she has until the end of December to vacate the property, then she has rights to the property until then.

    If you are hoping to get her out at a certain date, you could always draw up a lease addendum and have her sign it.  I'd consult a real estate attorney to ask if this would even be possible.  Again, I don't know what is in the current lease, but that is the route I would take personally.

    Post: New Member Introduction

    Kenny SmithPosted
    • Real Estate Agent
    • Denver, CO
    • Posts 349
    • Votes 227

    Hey @Travis Paulin

    Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

    1. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

    2. Attend the FREE WEBINARS

    3. Attend a Meetup in your area/virtual meet ups

    4. Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

    5. Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

      Good Luck,

      Kenny

      Post: Hi, new to the community

      Kenny SmithPosted
      • Real Estate Agent
      • Denver, CO
      • Posts 349
      • Votes 227

      Hey @Kyla Shaw

      Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

      1. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

      2. Attend the FREE WEBINARS

      3. Attend a Meetup in your area/virtual meet ups

      4. Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

      5. Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

        Good Luck,

        Kenny

        Post: Hello World! I'm new to BP and excited to meet you all!

        Kenny SmithPosted
        • Real Estate Agent
        • Denver, CO
        • Posts 349
        • Votes 227

        Hey @Nathan Weber

        Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

        1. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

        2. Attend the FREE WEBINARS

        3. Attend a Meetup in your area/virtual meet ups

        4. Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

        5. Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

          Good Luck,

          Kenny

          Post: New Denver metro member

          Kenny SmithPosted
          • Real Estate Agent
          • Denver, CO
          • Posts 349
          • Votes 227

          Hey @Adam Littrell

          Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

          1. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

          2. Attend the FREE WEBINARS

          3. Attend a Meetup in your area/virtual meet ups

          4. Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

          5. Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

            Good Luck,

            Kenny

            Post: hello everyone! I am new to the community!

            Kenny SmithPosted
            • Real Estate Agent
            • Denver, CO
            • Posts 349
            • Votes 227

            Hey @Brian Brictson

            Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

            1. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

            2. Attend the FREE WEBINARS

            3. Attend a Meetup in your area/virtual meet ups

            4. Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

            5. Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

              Good Luck,

              Kenny