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Ron Atienza Hi BP Fam! New Member Introduction from Brea, CA!
16 June 2019 | 2 replies
Cool to see you getting started and trust me, you can find the answer to any of your questions here on BP!
Zasha Smith My First Accidental Deal!
3 July 2019 | 3 replies
Very cool.
Jon Dang Analysis Quad Plex Help
22 February 2020 | 12 replies
He also was willing to replace my leaking evaporator coil unit and recharge the unit with an R-22 equivalent (cheaper cost but 3% less cooling efficiency) for $1.2k, so he wasn't just trying to sell a new unit like a few of the other companies we got bids from.
Thuy Pham-Satrappe Do you buy small MF (2-4 units) for cash flow or appreciation?
17 July 2019 | 160 replies
Here is a short list of unexpected costs that can reduce CF, or easily eliminate it altogether for years especially if the margins are thin and the property only kicks off a few hundred/mo (all of these are actual issues I've dealt with in the past few years that effected CF):  Annual Backflow Prevention Assembly Tests/Code changes requiring additional backflow prevention devices“Churn”: high vacancy and turnover rate/ tenant drama/ evictions/ turnover expensesBad PMBad tenantsHOA fee increases/special assessments (condo/townhomes especially but also MF/commercial complexes)Trash hauling/property cleanup—ghetto properties are trash magnetsCrimeTheftTenant DeathMileageToolsTenant placement: screening charges, advertising, professional photos, travel, 3D tours, etc.Property tax increase based on sales price you just paidInsurance rate increase based on a claim you made or a high number of claims in the area Trees-- maintaining trees costs more money than many people realizeAnnual Sewer ScopeAttorney feesTravel costsPest Control—We recently had the unexpected pleasure of evicting some bed bugs from a newly acquired 8 unit building.
Ivan Loza Inexpensive hacks to increase a rentals value?
17 June 2019 | 7 replies
For instance, do you install window baskets with flowers, add a cool shed, patio furniture, light candles or bake cookies when showing?
Norm Chrostowski New from Buffalo NY.
19 June 2019 | 12 replies
Very cool to see and hear of your success so far.
Bruce P. Should I convert two prong outlets on my own?
17 June 2019 | 12 replies
So, I would inspect the wiring and system to verify the presence of the ground first.Many older homes with 2-prong receptacle devices are indeed grounded systems.
Charlie Moore Texting battles with tenants...
2 July 2019 | 51 replies
Always imagine a judge reading your texts out loud in court at a hearing.I absolutely get into with them via text, but, I keep my cool and keep thinking about how what I'm saying will sound in court.
James Walker Looking for Ideas for a vacant warehouse property in Texas
20 June 2019 | 21 replies
@James WalkerDance hall, bar, restaurants are all cool, however, they are expensive, have large liabilities, and often fail.
Stephen Anderson Self Employed w/ $40k to invest, looking for MFs, land or laundry
30 June 2019 | 15 replies
Is it cool if hit you back with a few more questions once I’ve reviewed the resources ?