Beth D.
What makes a contractor stand out?
As an investor, what are the most important aspects you look for in a contractor? What makes them stand out among the dozens of others doing the same trade?
When you have a contractor you use regularly, what w...
Mil Sanghvi
**JUST BOUGHT A 10 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING NOW WHAT???
Hi BP,I JUST BOUGHT A 10 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING!! NOW WHAT DO I DO TO TRANSITION?? I am closing on my biggest property yet (10 units) on October 15th. I am uncertain as to the exact steps to follow when you transit...
Ola Dantis
Why Do You Young-ish Entrepreneurs/RE Investors Fail?
I cannot count how many times I've seen a post on BP from someone young-ish saying how they just want to quit college (or their job) and "jump" into Real Estate. When I see these posts my brain immediately chuckles (n...
George Cen
Have applicants/renters run their own credit reports?
Hey, I'd like to get both landlords' and renters' thoughts on this. During the application process, I believe it is beneficial for both the landlord and the renter to have the renter be the one that runs his/her own r...
Lindsay Nguyen
Annoying Tenant
HI i just signed a lease with a tenant husband and wife to rent my singer family home for one year. They came twice before signing lease and checked everything inside and out. I was nice enough to let them move in a ...
Raymond E. Hopkins
IN A WORLD OF APPS; WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE APPS FOR REI?
In a world of APPS; what are some of your favorite apps for REI? I just purchased an IPAD for business purposes (tax write off). I have the MLS listing apps; such as Zillow, Trulia, and Redfin. I also have heard of...
Jim P.
New England vacancy in the winter -utilities draining my bank
Emergency! Winter Is now here and I have 3 vacancies,,loss cash flow $3500 plus oil/ utilities — I could use some advice to fix my problem now...don’t know how to get though this very tough patch .I won’t be able ...
Cole Holloway
Novice Looking for a Bit of a Roadmap
Hey guys and gals. I want to start this post by saying thank you for taking the time to read it (if you do so). I'll try to keep it short and sweet. Over the last few months my wife and I have become incredibly excite...
Troy Larson
Do you see short term rentals as a long term investment strategy?
I am researching investment strategies and keep getting pulled back to STRs. I know many large tourist towns and cities have/are enacting regulations that may make STRs out of reach for a single investor or company.St...
Caleb Rigby
My first flip - ghetto house to best house within blocks
I learned so many lessons on my first flip. I bought this house in July 2016 from a wholesaler in Ogden, Utah. I wanted to share some of the most valuable lessons in case they helped someone else out in their real est...