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I'm looking for anyone with some experiences on intensive water damage to properties... I've already talked to my contractor and I think we've properly accounted for costs, but I don't want to end up in a very bad sit...
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Anyone have a referral for good Skip Trace companies?
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So I became a landlord when I purchased a four unit building about nine months ago and everything has been pretty good so far. My partner and I live in one of the units and we rent the remaining units out.In April/May...
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I have an opportunity to buy a property using a creative purchase strategy and I'd like some feedback on the deal structure. If anyone knows the Virginia market, this property is located in Petersburg, VA in case that...
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I am just curious. I have been in the construction industry for a long time and I see many investors struggling with different aspects of investing when it comes to repairs and capital expenditures. I have seen many ...
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Curious to hear from other landlords on whom pays the utilities (gas/electric/water etc) in your properties. Do you write this into your lease, or do you cover this for them.
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Earlier this month my partners and I purchased our first self storage facility and we are in the process of turning it around now! We had a question related to entry system (gate ect…) and I figured this forum could p...
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Hello BP,During a casual drive for dollars I came across a house that has some tell tale signs it's abandoned. (out of control lawn, broken awning, looks like nobody has been home).So I decided to go to look up the pr...
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new to the bigger pockets community. I purchased my second short term rental in 2021 in the Gatlinburg area, initially when i purchased numbers looked great and property started renting out immediately and was consist...
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Seeing if anyone may have run across a similar situation or knows of a next step. I purchased a SF rental property through a wholesaler. Invoices were provided to me showing previous foundation work with warranty. The...