All Forum Posts by: Scott Demots

Hello @Talal B. Welcome to BP!

I am a residential contractor. Two years ago I decided to make a change to my business model. I've been buying duplexes fixing them up and renting them, cash flow is great. I just purchased a house to flip last week.

The information I have received from fellow members has been invaluable.

Good luck!

Welcome David, the community here can definitely help you navigate the REI waters. Search around and ask questions as needed.

Welcome to BP Valerie!

The community here can definitely help you navigate the waters. Search around and ask questions as needed.

Hi Eliza,

I think it's great that you care for you landlord and want him to get the rent that the property deserves. If it were me I would send him an email and leave it at that.

Pay it forward

Hi Steven,

I must say you get an "A" for resourcefulness. I haven't every done something like what you've described, but if it works and didn't cost an arm/leg more power.

Take care

Hi Jeff, I would suggest using paint thinner or mineral spirits to clean the grease off the wall. You might consider painting the wall with a semi gloss paint it is washable and would make any future cleaning easy.

Hi Ed,

Welcome to BP! The community here can definitely help you navigate the waters REI. Search around and ask questions as needed.

I have been a residential contractor for the last 28 years. Two years ago I decided to make a change to my business model. I started buying duplexes, fixing, and renting them. I just closed on a house two weeks ago that I'm planning on flipping.

The information I've got from fellow members, podcasts, and the website in general has been invaluable. Good luck!

Good morning all,

Lots of good information, I completely agree with you @Steve Babiak. With a little effort looking into credit history the situation could have been avoided. Like you all my units are tenant paid utilities, I haven't had any problems.

@Trevor Rutherford I contact the utility company a couple of days prior to a tenant moving in and inform them that the utilities will need to be switched into the tenant's name. Then I let the tenant know they need to call the utility company. I follow up with the utility company a couple of days later to make the switch has been made.

Welcome. The community here can definitely help you navigate the waters. Search around and ask questions as needed.

Welcome. The community here can definitely help you navigate the waters. Search around and ask questions as needed.