Robbie Taylor
How do you invest in a housing shortage?
An article came out in my local newspaper saying the community where I live will need to double it's new home building rate between now and 2025 or face a major housing shortage.http://www.kentucky.com/news/business/a...
Kimani Kironji
Why pay taxes on Abandoned homes
Am looking at the abandon homes in my area that I have been watching.
These homes have been vacant for almost 12-18 months .
If you look at the homes on the county website the taxes are current .
Why pay taxes on a...
Jonathan Weinberger
I spent $800K with Own It Detroit -- $20,000 on this rehab. Rate it! (Part 2)
Hey guys, So I received a TON of dm's about my post in detroit. Really appreciate all the comments and thanks for being open and honest. If I haven't responded to you, I'll get to ya eventually. I'm always happy to ch...
Olivia C.
My worst landlord story - join in!
The 2 things I hated about renting was landlords who:Didn't make repairs timelyComing into my apartment without my permissionSome stories: >No working oven for 7 months despite several emails and calls.>No work...
Steven Straughn
Buying a home with a solar lease agreement?
I am in escrow on a property that has a solar lease agreement in place with a company called SunRun. The property was foreclosed, so the agreement appears to be null and void, though we have the option of assuming the...
Chris G.
Complete dump to freaking amazing in less than 3 months
House is in the North Hollywood/Sun Valley area of California, its a 1090sqft~, 3/1 with detached garage on a 7,400sqft lot. Being listed for sale @ $450K.Working on finishing this house this week. Here's a list of th...
Dee W.
BLACK MOLD in Houston, TX Home?! Deal or no Deal?
I drove by a vacant home and gave the owner a call. She told me that the home was an owner financed deal so she is not truly the owner although her name is on HCAD as the owner.
She expressed to me that the home had ...
Perry R.
Not maximizing holdings?
Hello,
My wife and I started investing (buying) in real estate about 20 years ago with no real end game in mind. We’ve asked various financial advisors over the years their thoughts but they’re all so stock market or...
Cristian Vences
Trying to buy the duplex Nextdoor to me!
Hey BP community!Today I had to call the cops on some teenagers who were presumably skipping school and breaking into the vacant duplex next door. Quick reminder. I am house hacking a duplex at the moment and I moved ...
Charles Morgan
Tax lein house takeover
I noticed an empty house while driving around. Checked county website, $27,000 in back taxes/fees. Does anyone think it would be possible to make a lowball offer to the tax office to clear up tax lien with the agr...