i used to use individual tradesman (painters, cabinet guys, windows, tilers, etc) on my previous projects. i use to meet them in my paint stained work clothes thinking that i am showing them i know how to do their ...

Hello all, We are somewhat newbies to the RE investing world.  My wife and I (both veterans) have had three properties that we have turned into rentals in the past but we have strictly used VA backed loans to accompli...

When request bid from General Contractors my SOW stated bid to include everything from gutting to buy materials and rehab per plan.  BP member's suggested the bid to separate for labor and materials.    I was surprise...

I’ve been exploring some options to make another purchase in the smokies. Local community banks here are at 8.5 percent with no points. The higher ups I’ve spoken to believe they will get close to 10 percent on their ...

How do you deal with showing a property that filthy tenants currently live in?  I hate to show the house in the shape it is in and I cant force the current renters to clean up their act... Dirty dishes, laundry...Stuf...

I currently own one out-of-state rental property and am planning to acquire another. However, the high-interest rates are significantly affecting my operational costs. A neighboring property, similar to my current ren...

Call me a patriotic fool but this is one great country and I often think it's but luck of the draw I was born into it. Happy to pay.
Honor might be pushing it.....
Sharon in Milwaukee

I have a Single-family and a Fourplex that are rented out. Between the two I'm positive, but not by a huge margin. How do most of you gather more properties without having a huge cashflow? Maybe start a business?

Hello everyone!

I am a newby to Real Estate investing. I stumbled across this website last week, and boy have I learned a LOT since being here. Thank you guys for being so willing to share your knowledge :D.

So I'...

Hi everyone. I'm new to BP. Been listening to many of their podcasts in the last 2 months or so and finally signed up. I have a particular scenario and would love to get others opinion. I'm an out-of-state buy and hol...