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Who thinks Detroit will turn around within the next 5 years?
I've been on BP for a little under a week now, I love this site it's so informative. My question to you guys though is "Do you believe Detroit is making a turn around for the better & Will the change be noticed...
Genesis Duncan
Newbie out of state investor looking to build network!
Hi all!My name is Genesis. I'm not quite new to BP, been lurking in these forums for over a year now, but thought it was time to introduce myself.I have one SF rental in Portland, Oregon, and am looking to purchase ou...
Pierre Thernize
How to go about overcoming your fear of messing up your first investment?
I have resolute to make my first investment purchase in 2014. I have chosen my market "downtown Newark". I have set aside some emergency funds for what will go wrong after I purchase the deal, but I wonder how much is...
Gregory Massi
Top 5 for lease agreements
Hello everyone. I am purchasing my first investment property in two weeks and was wondering what are your top 5 rules/policies/terms that you like to include in your lease agreement (that aren't found in the typical l...
Elizabeth Schartman
Tenant evicted, $2k damages + had criminal background...now what?
Curious for thoughts on what went wrong...thank you for your insights! My tenant stopped paying rent and had to be evicted. While I'm thrilled this person is out, I'm out 3 months rent, plus legal fees and now about...
Krystle Padilla
Plano vs. Denton
Hello all,I'm active duty currently living in San Diego, CA with my husband. At the end of this year, we're planning on buying in either Denton or Plano (or Richardson) due to the location of UNT and University of Tex...
Reese Davis
What would you do if you needed $3K EMD by tomorrow?
Good Morning ladies and gentlemen. I'm trying to weigh my options on something. Maybe you can help me. I bid on an online auction property and won for $6,180. In the listing it said no earnest money deposit was requir...
Jeff B.
Detroit City on Dateline April 18
Just happened to watch Dateline Sunday night and they did a great piece on Detroit. A recap Detroit economy is going through some of its toughest times. There are rows of vacant, damaged houses with nearly vacant ne...
Fred Dray
How long should a house be vacant in Memphis TN?
Reside in CA and considering buying a house for rental income in Memphis. I'm using the following link because that management company is used by the agent I'm dealing with.http://memphis.craigslist.org/search/apa?i...
David Eyal
Tenants request removing washer with mold
Hi all, I rented my house to a couple last week, since they moved in they keep texting on any issue they see and request and immediate fix. I went there many times during the week and addressed all issues including ca...