Gregory M Carlson
Rental with a bar - Why not?
There is a building near me for sale (Milwaukee County, WI) with bar in front and 2 bedroom/1 bath rental in back for $150,000 (rent is $750). I have no experience operating a bar, thought I could lease to someone who...
Jesse Pierce
Excited newbie to Mobile Homes
Hey, Everyone!My wife and I have recently saved up enough money to 100% purchase a mobile home. I have been reading about investing, and rental properties for about a year now. I've been waiting for the right moment t...
Tom C.
Thoughts on this MFP Deal?
Looking pretty hard at a 10 unit complex on a half acre which I can get for $15k/unit. The units are a mix of 1 room and 2 room stand alone buildings. All houses are brick exterior, tile interior. All are indivi...
Sydney Berman
Software for new property management business
Currently own four properties and will be establishing a property management company in Seattle this year. Any suggestions on software that is suitable / not too expensive for a smaller portfolio but will keep pace a...
Mark Derby
FIrst tenant screening help
I listed my first floor apartment for the first time last night on CL and immediately got many inquiries. Some just replies that they want to see the apartment. I directed them to my website where they could see in...
Kyle J.
Has anyone bought a house with these type of walls?
Some of the houses I've been looking at in a particular neighborhood have cinder block-type walls.
Here's an example: http://www.idxre.com/homes/6/2/5117-ARGO-WAY-SACRAMENTO-CA-95820/12065119
I've never owned a hou...
David T.
Landlord is stealing utilities!
Hey BP,
I need some expertise here.
I've just come across a situation in Atlanta where the landlord has been stealing utilities from their tenant. It's a duplex we're buying, one large unit and one smal...
Tom Scott
Sinkhole Home as a Rental?
There is a home for sale locally that has had a sinkhole repair. By all accounts the problem is solved but it's value is obviously damaged irreparably. Would you buy a house with a repaired sinkhole to be used as a re...
Benjamin Johnston
What would you do?
My primary residence is free and clear and with an appraised value of 290k.
Rental property A has an appraised value of 150k and has two liens.
1. 33k balance on first mortgage at 5% fixed with 6 years remaining ($4...
Namon Thorn
The costs ot get a title checked
Hello BP FAMILIA,
Hey, does anyone know what the costs are to have a title checked in the Houston, Tx area?? What I want to do is to check for clear title(s) on the properties that may get a purchase agreement signed...