John O'Neal
New Member/Property Manager
Hey everyone! Just joined BP after seeing some very insightful threads. Here is a brief background of myself:
Started out (January 2011) part time as an intern for a reputable property management company in Souther...
Adam Craig
Is turn key necessarily a rip off?
I am looking to load on up some single family homes in Cleveland Suburbs. There are a couple business that sells turn key properties like the site below
http://www.restoringcleveland.com/Property/1490-S.-Noble-Road-C...
Johnny Alvarez
Inheriting Tenant on first purchase
Hello BP,
Finally did it. Pulled the trigger and now I am 5 days from closing on my first property! It is a duplex in Chicago, with a long term tenant already occupying one of the units. The tenant has been there for...
Daniel Hankins
Rent to Equity Share Idea
I am always thinking of ways I can run my rental business that is unique and deeply impactful for my tenants. I have a handful of ideas that I am interested in researching, but right now I am focused on creating a sys...
Perry Rosenbloom
Thoughts on Paying Market Value but Cash Flowing Well
Hi Everyone,
I'm under contract on a 4BR/2BA home. It's very clear that I'm under contract at market value price. 147,500. However, it will rent for $1,500/month and taxes are dirt cheap.
It is also entirely renovat...
Michael Brunner
Wisconsin 8 unit deal analysis
Hello,I'm looking for some guidance analyzing my first greater than 4 unit deal.The property is listed slightly under 900k. On the same property, there is a brick 4 unit and 2 separate duplexes for 8 units total inclu...
Chester Knapp
Duplex analysis critique (house hacking in Seattle)
I am considering a purchase of a duplex as an owner occupier in a central Seattle neighborhood (limited by a commute to Redmond). I am a newbie, and would like a few more experienced eyes to look over the numbers and...
Paul Smythe
Trenchless pipe lining...is it worth it?
Looking to get advice from other landlords on a "situation" I've found myself in. I have a portfolio of five duplexes with constant plumbing issues. Some weeks are better than others, but this week alone I've had sewe...
Dana R.
Children age- most wear and tear?
I know families are a protected class so you can't discriminate against a family and not rent to them because they have kids.
Let's say you had two families that were identical in every way except the age of ...
Yiming Li
tenants with large dog: anything to look for?
Hi all,We are considering a tenant family with a large(70lb) golden retriever, we've never had dogs before and not sure how to manage tenants with pets in general. Can you please share some tips regarding screening pr...