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Frank Pyle Using 1031 Exchange Funds for a New Build Down Payment
26 August 2025 | 2 replies
this is a very often misunderstood area, thanks for the explanation!
Arthur Crum RAD Diversified SCAM ALERT!!!
9 October 2025 | 434 replies
Quote from @Tom Nagy: Sadly, you will never get that explanation
Tab Teehee Property management double dipping?
30 August 2025 | 12 replies
When I asked for an explanation, I was told a bunch of different stories, none of which made any sense.
Virgil Moore The #1 Funding Challenge Real Estate Investors Face—And How to Overcome It
27 September 2025 | 87 replies
But with his persistence at continuing to “double down” on obviously incorrect statements, attempting to “massage” explanations at to what the statements were really intended to mean, and especially his PERSONAL attacks on people who disagreed with his position or called out his many contradictions, it’s become obvious that he has an out of control ego issue.
Tom Brooks Have come across Justin Wilmot Lead Partner University - can't find any reviews...
6 September 2025 | 25 replies
He even had the nerve to downvote my complaint on Complaints Board without providing any explanation as to why he disagreed with my post.
Irene Block 5 Mistakes I Made on My First BRRRR Project (and What I’d Do Differently)
27 August 2025 | 20 replies
They did use the Pruvan software but I feel like I needed more explanation upfront on what would be expected.  
Nick Fontana First rental property
23 August 2025 | 9 replies
These all require applicants to submit an acceptable Letter of Explanation addressing each specific issue and occurrence.Rental HistoryBecause a current landlord may say anything to get rid of a bad tenant out of desperation, we also require information for the previous landlord of all applicants…Analyze IncomeMany landlords require a month of paystubs from applicants and just use these to calculate a monthly qualifying income…Employment StabilityUnless an applicant has exceptional credit, we strive to determine their stability of employment…AssetsWe are one of the few management companies that requires a bank statement as part of our application process…Letter Of ExplanationAny time there are credit issues or we discover an inconsistency, we require a written letter of explanation (LOX)…UnderwritingTraditionally, landlords have only looked at the income of applicants…ApprovalOnce an applicant is approved, we require a nonrefundable Holding Fee to make sure they are serious…
Paris Scroggins Tenant credit criteria
25 August 2025 | 7 replies
If they have a reasonable explanation for the credit score (like maybe they lost their job during pandemic and had to survive on credit..) but they meet the income requirements and rental history (no evictions or current cases) I would ask for double deposit to forgo the credit score.
Remington Lyman The Downfall of BiggerPockets Forums?
9 October 2025 | 220 replies
There are 2 towns in New Jersey to tag, 2, and if you don't tag one no one will see it if they search geographically.1,000%, more has not been better.I argue NFL vs MLB. 
Gregory Schwartz ChatGPT vs. BiggerPockets: Where do you get your answers?
9 September 2025 | 29 replies
- Uploading contracts (leases, offers, etc) and asking it to explain specific paragraphs so I can confirm my interpretation and avoid bias.I always ask for sources or an explanation of how it arrived at its conclusions.Pro tip: tell it to “take its time.”