Sandy Uhlmann
Does a non-performing note have to be with a servicer?
Do all non-performing notes have to be boarded with a servicer BEFORE they are worked out? The non-performing notes have some of the highest monthly fees. (usually around $30/month) For non-performing loans which ma...
Zachary Schimenz
Are bad neighborhoods really bad if you have a property manager?
I hear the advice pretty often that you want to stay away from D neighborhoods, but if you're hiring a property manager anyway, why does this matter? You won't have to visit the property anyway, so as long as the num...
Ananth ArianaHegde
Tenant keeps breaking things
I have a tenant that seems to have a knack for breaking things. Ever-since he moved, he has been calling me every month sometimes multiple times to complain on broken things. I recently had to replace the HVAC system ...
Michelle Backer
Properties in New York City — price drop?
Newish to investing. I was just approved for a new mortgageDoes anyone think New York City or Hudson valley is a better investment right now? I feel BROOKLYN is way overpriced at the moment. I can buy a place cheaper ...
Chris Berry
Tenant threatens to kill my family
In june my house was home invaded and my tenant left them in a coma. He broke the lease, lived in the house for over two weeks for free and left a mess and drug baggies all over the road. I informed him he will not ...
Joseph Sherer
MAGIC ELF? Property owners-managers with fewer than 10 units: what would you do with a magical elf?
Hey BP community, Do you own anywhere from 1-10 SFH, duplex, triplex, quads or other properties that you manage yourself? If you were gifted an elf that could tackle only one job, what would you have the elf do to...
Suzane Ivas
New rental property - Which countertop do I use?
Hi, I am nearing completion of a rental property and need to decide whether to use laminate or granite. The price I was quoted for 47 sq ft of laminate installed starts at $1300 for A level through to $1500 for C lev...
Bryan Zayac
Working on First Deal - Seeking Input
Hey guys -- So I'm in the process of searching for my first deal. I've been looking at properties for a few months now. I found one that seems like a possible fit, and I'm going back to look at it this evening, as I w...
Ryan J.
Newbie with SFH opportunity: Family Matters and Prop Tax Exempt?
This would/could be my first deal, and though the word "deal" may be a stretch by the numbers, there are a lot of factors that I'd appreciate some feedback sorting through to see if we should go forward.
The ...
Mark Ferguson
Rental number 8 purchased.
Monday I finally closed on rental number 8. I had signed the closing docs and everything two weeks ago, but the title company jumped the gun and the seller ( Fannie Mae) had not approved docs yet. They rescinded t...