Catherine Parenteau
Renting Non-Conforming apt through Section 8 - good idea?
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
It sounds like you have an un-permitted unit, which is essentially always a risk since there has been no notice to the AHJ that it exists and they can therefore initiate a code case to have it removed in most cases.
Michelle Gonzalez
Are tenants hacking Zillow's credit score tool?
27 December 2024 | 4 replies
It is easy for people to download fake W2s, ESA paperwork, etc, with a few mouse clicks and a credit card.
Leon George
New to BP Community
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.
Robert Spiegel
Security Deposit Deduction: What is reasonable for cleaning
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
In areas like Dallas or Fort Worth, I’ve seen professional cleaning range from $300–$600, especially when dealing with pet-related cleaning like removing cat hair from carpets.
Jonathan Greene
Why You Should Never Take a Break as a Real Estate Investor
27 January 2025 | 26 replies
Removing all skills from the equation, if you don't take a break from participating as a real estate investor in some way each day, you will stay far ahead of everyone else who keeps subbing themselves out and then asking to get back in when the game is already out of reach.
David W.
Should I Build My Own ADU - Multi Unit?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
of those I like next door best because it is hard to fake and the reviews are easily tied to a reviewer in your community.The costs of ADUs vary significantly for various reasons including by ground up vs conversion, difficulty with lot (sloes, access, etc), finishes, and even the size (bigger typically have lower PSF).Good luck
Johnny Peterson
Meet ups in southern Minnesota?
28 January 2025 | 9 replies
I got your name to show up by 'Quote'ing you and then removing all the text from your quote.
Anthony Sigala
Any FHA workarounds??
12 January 2025 | 5 replies
Once your income is stabilized, you can do a refinance to remove your coborrower back off of the conventional loan.
Travis Dumont
Eviction Process - Do I need to send a non renewal notice as well?
14 January 2025 | 2 replies
My hope is they will be removed from the property prior to 2/15 but, I'm worried if paperwork was done incorrectly (I don't believe it was) and I need to start the process over again, I can just fall back on the 30 day notice.
Jay Hinrichs
LA fires Wholesalers Beware
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
What I don't like is seeing the removal of peoples options and freedoms to self select and engage in what they want to do.