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I have 2 Schlage encode locks at my beach house and they both simultaneously crapped out within a few hours of each other. I think it was due to either getting wet or condensation because there was water in them when ...
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For those who have investments in self-storage or other real estate categories touted as "recession proof," how are your investments performing right now?One of the things that attracted my husband and I to invest in ...
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Hi allI've very recently purchased my first rental property. It is a small 5 bedroom single family house located in Minnesota. The house was actually built in 1870, but is in very good condition. One thing I'm worr...
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This is a great topic, I think we can all benefit from creative ideas. Multi family comes to mind. In a economic downturn people down size. They move from there homes to apartments to cut cost. I would say make sure ...
Hi BP Community,
I’m a first time home buyer and looking to start my real estate journey! I’d also like to take advantage of what seems like a good time to buy considering whats been going on with COVID and the ec...
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What are your thoughts on communicating with clients and other industry partners via text message?
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So I have pergo outlast in one of my rentals and I love it with the exception of how loud it is. Enter my curiosity on luxury vinyl plank. Now in browsing some of the luxury vinyl planks it appears that although they ...
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I’m 32 years old with 2 investment properties and I’m looking at buying my next. My stepdad said “be careful, we might be headed for a downturn soon.” So I started researching the real estate market cycle. That resear...
BP Friends,I was hoping you all could provide some guidance. I drove by my property a week ago and the front and side yard grass is dead. We have had a couple very warm months in Southern California and my suspicion i...
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So I have a friend that rents out to tennants, I believe that the property isn't up to standards and he could probably get in trouble if he was inspected. So what does a property need to be legally rentable? And does ...