Isaiah Cuellar
Strategies for deterring cash flow
How do you guys determine cash flow for a property, assuming it’s fresh of the MLS. Here’s mine but I feel like it can be better• Use Zillow and Redfin apps to look up similar rentals in the same area, note the obviou...
Gena Moore
Selling - bigger hammer needed - Marketing channels & Financing Avenues
Hi.We are selling, and clearly at the wrong time.Per our agent, we are priced right, and there is nothing wrong with the house. The problem? We are in the mid to upper level of the market, the interest rates are obsce...
Christopher Price
Water shut off guide for tennants. Good or Bad idea?
Hello everyone,I own a 4-plex and have run it for 3 years now with success. Recently I ran into an issue with a tenant. She had a leak under her sink and was unaware how to shut the water off. I was able to get to ...
Alex Shiber
Heating Rental with wood stove?
I am looking to purchase a multifamily unit and plan to house-hack with this property. This will then free up my current home to have as an additional Rental unit. The home is in a rural setting and is heated primaril...
Meng W.
An outsider but great place to invest
Hi BP,I have been looking around in CT (upper mainly) and found out that I am the only one that is Asian. I found a great place which I think can generate passive income however am not sure about my surroundings. Will...
Michael Davido
Closing costs higher than expected
After watching several BP Youtube videos and BP Webinars, I have, to date, analyzed (using the BP calculator) about 25 properties. I try to do 1 or 2 per day since I'm still trying to wrap my head around RE investing...
Chris Seveney
Asset Pricing - Make Sure To Understand Collateral
Just a PSA for people, recently I have been reviewing a significant number of assets on the market which to me are overpriced. One of the main reasons I am saying this is many of them have significant title defects th...
David Martin
Househacking: Dealing with Draconian HOA CCR's
I have on two recent occasions come across HOA CCR's that are so Draconian in nature, that if faithfully observed, completely block househacking as a strategy. I'm placing this here as a place for open discussion on h...
Lisa Cutshaw
Rent increase in Maine
I am getting ready to have all of my tenants sign a new lease, as the old one is up and they are now technically month-to-month. I just saw that Maine requires a 45-day notice before a rent increase can go into effect...
Lesley Resnick
Pulled the Trigger on a C Triplex in JAX
BP-ersOn Friday I purchased a triplex in a C neighborhood. There are 3 units and they are identical 2/1 no washer dryer / dishwasher / disposal. They are simple, 900 sq ft. New A/C, 5 year old roof, no differed mai...