Cam Jimmy
Bill introduced to shield unpaid federal workers from Landlords!
Supposedly they have introduced a bill (Not passed yet) to sheild unpaid federal workers from lenders and landlords. What a pain in the ass! This Gov't shutdown is going to affect way more people now. I don't know if ...
Will Barnard
Validate the 50% rule
It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...
Ben Leybovich
Don't Buy $30,000 pigs in Ohio (or Mid-West)
It's not talking this time, though, if you've been paying attention, you know that I've been preaching this message for years... Here's an email from this morning names and locations edited out):Hey Ben - Really enjo...
Cory T.
Evicting renter from a vacation rental property
Hello All,I have a one-bedroom vacation rental condo in Palm Springs that has been listed on AirBnB for about a year now. I have my first stressful problem: a vacation renter with a 44 day reservation who will NOT lea...
Nick Latanision
Property is not in the same condition as when offer was submitted
Working on my first deal.. Not going so smooth. I recently made a cash offer on a bank owned property, 5 k deposit, they accepted my deal. The property had a small roof leak on the back 2nd story roof. Along with ...
Dexter Wallace
Turnkey Real Estate Investing
Hey BP!So In my continued research into real estate investing, I came across Turnkey Investing. They offer a lot of positives for the investor who is just starting out or is looking into part-time investing. I know ac...
Kleefenzie Lightner
Buying & Holding
Hello,
As a newbie I'm seeking the advice of experienced investors. Would you do a buy & hold as a rental property on the same street as your primary residence? Currently there are two properties on my st...
Rod Desinord
Neighbors house in bad bad condition he wants out..What should my actions be
its not on the market, he has renters in there right now and they destroyed the inside of the house. He came to me first with the problem. What should my steps be to secure it..I ask this by the way because I do not ...
Diane G.
If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
Tim Shin
Is this a good deal? Houston House-Hacking a 2/2 Duplex Help!
Hi All,My wife and I are going to see several duplexes in near Emancipation Park and TSU in an area that is being developed.There are duplexes that don't seem to need much help besides a kitchen renovation and some ad...