Kristy F.
Advice on inherited, rent-controlled tenants demanding upgrades
Hello all, I'm a new landlord and recently purchased a triplex in San Francisco that came with tenants. One couple in the building has been there for 15 years and is paying $1000 below market rate. After I purchased t...
Christian Wathne
How I lost $163,000.....what's your biggest mistake?
Hindsight is always 20/20 right?What's the biggest mistake you've made?Mine would be....Early on I didn't understand the power of BRRRR or buy and hold; I thought flipping and quick cash was the way to wealth. My bigg...
Patricia Miller
Relationship between BRRRR and the 50% Rule?
As a new investor, I am leaning toward the BRRRR strategy. However, I'm having trouble rectifying the third R with cash flow goals as part of this strategy. If I purchase a property that appears it will offer me a ca...
John Humphries
Advice on buying a seller financed property
Hi BP community. I'm looking for some advice on an offer for a buy and hold rental property that I am looking at. It is a single family house in a coastal community in NC. The backstory: I'm from NC but live on Vanco...
Sam Alberry
inherited house turning into rental question of what to fix ?
Hey everyone ,So I inherited a property been a couple of years and decided (finally) to rent out as I could always sell it in the future or move back in someday (grew up in that home) . Now because I am renting and no...
Courtney M.
New investor in CA, looking to invest in the midwest
Hello! I joined BP just last week.I've been casually reading some of the Rich Dad type books for several years - my husband and I are now finally in a position to consider real estate investing and I'm excited to be p...
Matthew Pinkston
Moving beyond 4 mortgages from 6200 miles away (with my Brother)
Hello all! I'm looking for some feedback regarding my thoughts on how to acquire my next buy and hold property. I currently own 4 duplexes in Ames, IA, and after many years of expensive lessons, have finally turned th...
Achraf El Churafa
Owning Rental Out of State - Challanges Cleveland OHIO
Hi BPersI have been on this site around a year, and had great help from lots of members here. What i noticed many ppl post their success stories how they started, how the bought their 1st property and then grew a nice...
Jack B.
Do you do a move out inspection WITH the tenant?
I usually have not. In the past when a couple people asked when we would do the walk through together after moving out, I declined because I don't want to have a debate with them, I compare the before pictures with th...
Steve Babiak
Foreclosure Auction (Sheriff Sale and Trustee Sale) FAQ
Many questions come in regarding buying at foreclosure auction - whether it be a sheriff sale or a trustee sale. So here is a round up of some threads that cover the gamut of topics that have cropped up. Enjoy the s...