If you've got $100k to invest in property, what percentage are you putting toward deals, and what percentage are you holding back for reserves to handle unforeseen capex? I've heard and read that the general rule of t...

I self-prepare my annual tax returns and have a tax scenario/question regarding the allocation of Property Taxes and Carry Expenses for land.In 2022, I purchased a vacant parcel of land that is zoned for multi-family ...

My tenant will be moving out end of this month and want to make sure that I'm setting expectations with them about leaving the unit clean etc. What are the important things to mention to them to try and have a smooth ...

Hi BP Family,How can I distinguish good vs bad Property management and when is the time to change the property managers? Currently I live in Cleveland and have this property in Garland TX that I purchased 6 months ago...

Hurricane season is here! Whether you are a resident in a coastal market, host a short term rental, or just have a second home near the coast, there are always items you need to be sure you can check off of your list ...

This may be more appropriate in the REO section but I decided to post it here because there may be relevance beyond that.

I have a contract to purchase a Fannie Mae homepath home. Buyer has accepted but cont...

Hi all
Saw a property I liked, but it has a few section 8 tenets.
Supposedly their leases have already expired. and if the new owner choose to renew. Section 8 will up the rent from 1350 to 1500 a month (this is in Br...

Over the weekend, I went to inspect a property coming up for auction. I ran across several flippers who caused me to question a few things. They did not detect several major things wrong with this property including b...

@Roy N. and other brilliant BP'erAre we at the point where we can operate a staff-less rental store?Can I place a smart tag on a vacuum cleaner that's kept in an apartment building's 1st floor laundry room, allow tena...

Hi BP Community!  Total newbie here - so bear with me if this question is obvious to others!  My husband and I considering putting in an offer on a small 1-bedroom 1 bathroom condo in St. Petersburg, FL. Using the Dea...