Casey Charkowick
Deal has me paralyzed!
I am trying to do my second deal and having trouble pulling the trigger. I'm doing this with my brother, who is going to put up 60-80% of the upfront capital. I will/am doing all the leg work, research, deal finding, ...
Roy Mitle
How often to check on rented house
I have a townhome that I have rented out for the past 2 years to 2 different tenant groups. All the renters have paid on time and I dont' have much contact with them except when something breaks down etc.. Do you guys...
Brian Morris
Garbage around dumpster
On a 12 unit complex, we have a once-a-week, 8 yard dumpster track pickup. I've noticed it's almost always full when I visit the property, and bags are left lying outside of the dumpster. I spoke with the pickup com...
Wesley W.
Temporary pools in rentals
Hey folks,I'd like to get input on those investors with rentals in regards to their tenants having those temporary (usually inflatable) pools in their yards. You know the ones they sell at the box stores?I never gave...
Maria Kangas
Any tips for attracting excellent tenants in not-so-nice areas?
I'm finishing up a duplex renovation in the Payne-Phalen area of St. Paul, MN and am ready to market it. I've been in the landlording business (mostly owner-occupying 2-4 unit buildings) since 2009, and so far, I've ...
Jade Ferra
First-Timer: Seller is being difficult, hard to est house work.
First I would like to say hello to everyone, I have read so many of your stories and listened to quite a few amazing experiences. I am amazed what so many of you have been able to accomplish and BP has been a huge ref...
Anthony L.
New Landlord - Planning Ahead for Future Investments
Hi everyone, this is my first post here and I hope to become a long time member. I recently purchased my first home and I am renting out the basement to a friend. This has been ongoing for about 6 months. I do have ...
Eliza Greenwood
House Hack Reality Check Please
The Goal: My sister and I have a property tied up with the (possibly harebrained) plan to clean, paint, carpet, create an unpermitted “flag lot” with fencing, and fix a plumbing issue (10k), place tenants ($1,350/mont...
Kristen Martin
Are pools a nightmare for rental property?
The area that I live in gets quite hot in the summer...we're talking over 105 for several weeks. Part of our investment plan includes us buying a SFR, that we will live in for 2-3 years, and either rent out or sell at...
Shane Woods
Sold My First Tiny House! (My1st Buyer Client too!)
Check this out!Sold this cute little +/- 350sf Tiny House built from one shipping container in Granbury. Seller builds them, and this was his showing model. He decided to sell, and I had a client looking for a tiny ...