My partner and I have been considering purchasing a duplex as an investment for our first home. We moved back to Minneapolis last year after living in Los Angeles for 2 years. We have been renting for the past year at...

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I'm new to REI, a month ago I wouldn't even know what REI stood for... I am looking at two properties, in the same area.

Duplex:
Listed 67k
2 BR UPR 425, includes washer, dryer, stove and ref
3 BR LWR 675 inc...

What’s everybody’s take on Flood insurance within Hampton Roads, Virginia. I’ve had a co-worker who lost her house before due to not having flood insurance. Thankfully, the military helped her with the relief Corp, bu...

I have some interesting offers from USREEB and would love input from the BP community about experience working with them, quality of renovations, customer service, and deals.
Thanks in advance for your help

Hello BP! My name is Chris Melton, 18 years old homeschooled and about to graduate high-school.  I've read "Rich dad Poor Dad, "The Cashflow Quadrant" and currently reading "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor". I am...

Is it a good idea to give tenants Christmas gifts? I give tenants target gift cards with a nice note, they’ve payed their rent on time and they have not caused any major damage to the property. Anyone gift their tenan...

I have a tenant moving out after residing in the apartment for 5 years. She is a heavy smoker and the nicotine is dripping off the blinds. Needless to say, all walls and ceilings will need to be primed and painted. Sh...

Hi BP,I am beginning my first few searches for 4-plexes. The issue is realtor.com and similar sites don't have an option that show me just 4-plexes. I want to have cash flow but not as expensive to purchase(less than ...

This is my first post, so forgive me if this has been discussed perviously.  I know the neighborhoods and schools are important when considering a long term rentals.  What is the best way to analyze a neighborhood or ...

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I have a rental property (sfh) that needs some roof maintenance.  I got a couple recommendations and a couple quotes, both offering the same scope of work and warranty.  One is an individual with only personal...