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Billy Blough New investor near Johnstown Pennsylvania
6 September 2016 | 5 replies
So far, we have not had an issue with abuse, but as @Neil Metzger mentioned, that is always a possibility.  
Garrett Diegel All I Want To Do Is - BUY AND HOLD!!!
7 September 2016 | 2 replies
I have a steady income through another business that I enjoy and will not be leaving anytime soon so income replacement is not an issue and I surely don't need another job as a flipper or wholesaler.
Ray Johnson Choosing a Class A or Class C/C- Rental Property
7 September 2016 | 6 replies
The two risk factors I see in this scenario are: The Class A- property allows me to leverage my cash into a better property in a better neighborhood minimizing the risk of higher vacancy rate, the need to rely on subsidized rents, and getting a better qualified tenant mix for the long term, minimizing the possibility of fewer headaches.The Class C/C- property comes with a lot more cash flow due to there being no debt on the property, however it also comes with a lot more risk in the form of all the issues that come with renting a C/C- property and there seems to be a lot of them.
Asia Callier Waste Management
6 September 2016 | 0 replies
Hi Everyone,The apartment community that I own a building in, has been having an issue with the public coming to dump their trash in our community dumpster.
Heath Thomas Jr Buying a house with 1 board up on the street in Baltimore
7 September 2016 | 8 replies
The only issue is there is 1 boarded up house about 6 doors down.
Melissa Kaatman-Boettge Newbie here! Under contract, 2 days to turn back!
6 October 2016 | 8 replies
If there are any huge issues with a gravel basement, I would like to find out now, as we could get out of the contract before we pay the inspection fees. 
John Clark Sewer liner - depreciation or expense ??
8 September 2016 | 4 replies
But he's on vacation for the week and I'm curious.I have a rental that has been having issues with clogged main sewer line.
Hope S. Extreme water damage, mold, hoarders and the kitchen sink
20 September 2016 | 17 replies
There are posts here on BP to address any issue.
Nicholas Reece 4 Plex refinance after a complete rehab.
7 September 2016 | 9 replies
The rehab costs have far surpassed our budget due to some masked  issues(missing copper lines in walls, dangerous wiring almost throughout...all covered with sheetrock) Also, the city is requiring us to pour new approaches at "multifamily" thicknesses; about $9k worth. 
Thomas Clark I can’t fathom how residential real estate investors fail
19 September 2016 | 24 replies
Here are some other things that could go wrong which may cause failures:Unknown necessary repairs (i.e. sewer lines, roof, etc)Not having cash reserves to cover vacancies / major repairsUptick of crime / vandalism in neighborhoodVandalism of propertyInfestations (pests, other)Bad tenants / No tenants / tenant family issue impacting stay (i.e. death, divorce)Rezoning of school districts / Loss of accreditation of school district Insufficient Property Management (not addressing tenants concerns, no notification of repairs timely - causing further damage, etc)Not following market pricing on rental / raising rent to frequently or too much at onceLegal issues (i.e. tenants sue for injuries on property, taxation, etc) I think you get the idea.