Matthew Lewis
Questions about "adding value"
So I totally understand how to add value to a rundown property by doing the work myself -- it's good old-fashioned sweat equity (more properly termed "trading time for money.")What I don't understand is how it works t...
Troy P.
Trying to sell home to tenant with no financial history
Hi all,I have a tenant who is wanting to purchase the property from me, but by the end of the lease, she will only have 6 months of employment and credit history under her name. She was a single mom in the past and d...
Atwan Kwan
Bed bug scare!!! What now....
"I also need to let you know that the garbage disposal is leaking & some how there are bed bugs in my son's room mostly on my grandson's bed."Got this nice xmas note from my tenant.Never had to deal with bed bugs,...
Jeremy S.
Removing Credit Inquiries from credit report
I would like to get a couple inquiries removed from my credit report that I legitimately applied for. I have read that you can send a letter to creditors asking to see the paper you signed for the inquiry and if they...
Jennifer C.
NYC Owner Looking to Put Equity to Work
Hello BPers,I'm a former real estate agent. My current job is taking care of my kid and trying to make my house make me more $. My goal is financial independence for my family in 5 years. We live pretty simply, so we ...
Patrick Wheeler
First Flip - Boston, MA
Hey BP,A few days ago, I closed on the purchase of my first flip opportunity, a single family in Stoughton, MA. I have partnered on a couple BRRR deals within the past year and a half, but this is my first project on ...
Luke H.
Pet Removal Notice Template
Hello,Need to notify tenants that they must remove all inside and outside pets from rental property.Does anyone have a Pet Removal Notice letter I can have a look at? I've created one already, but want to see if ther...
Felicia Murphy
Tyrone The Flip Man
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had any dealings with The Flip Man as far as mentoring. I've seen a few positive comments on BP about his free advice on Youtube, but I want to know if anyone has ever worked with hi...
David J.
When is it ok to buy a depreciating asset?
HI,I have been a real estate investor for many years now. I have been very disciplined with my investing strategies, making sure to budget, and invest as much as I can. I now have about ~ $4M RE portfolio, ~$240K in s...
Matt Gehrls
Money's not a motivator for me, need help with mindset
I'm reading Think and Grow Rich right now, and the six steps to change your mindset are very specific of the goal you write that you are supposed to repeat aloud twice a day. The problem is it revolves around money, a...