Samson Kay
Moving to Chicago! Where should I buy?
I recently accepted a senior level position in the chicago area! I'm not only excited about the position and the location, But I'm very excited to expand my real estate investing to the chicago area!
My first...
Nathanael Johnson
Seller did not disclose an HOA special assessment. What do I do?
Dear BP community,Looking for some advice here. Would especially like to hear from AZ brokers and real estate lawyers as to their thoughts, but would welcome any and all feedback. Here's the skinny:We just bought a co...
William Byers
Millennials don't trust ads, real estate or Social Security
Take heed investors - "the majority of millennials (59 percent) would rather rent a house than purchase one." according to the recent article below...and there are 80 million of them.http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/oth...
Eldon S Bailey
Is a Townhouse a bad first rental property?
I've located a townhouse that fits all of my criteria (bedrooms, baths, price, garage, location, age, and potential cash flow) exempt one... it's a townhouse! I never expected to start off with a townhouse as my firs...
Kristen Ray
Purchasing older properties as buy and holds
Hello Pros! We are new REIs in Maryland. We are looking at purchasing our first multiple family unit. However, we’ve noticed that most of the multiple family units in our area are very old. Most of them we...
Matthew Gilmore
Single family w/ detached garage!!
Simple question.3 options.1.Keep Garage2.Renovate garage into a small "man cave"3.Take garage down and lay fresh grass for backyard.
Jordan Thompson
Septic backup, Home warranty, and amazing tenants
Hi all, I recently had both of my (amazing) tenants report septic backup through their toilets. Each side of my duplex is 2/1. I called the septic company that did the original inspection 18 months ago at the acquis...
Keric Allen
Property Managers & Lock Boxes
Do you use a lockbox to allow prospective tenants quick/anytime access to the property?Or!Do you meet every tenant at the property?Why?I’ve read many replies about not using lock boxes because of the risk someone tras...
Tyler Hampton
Has anyone ever offered an incentive to a tenant for good upkeep
I’m looking for my first rental property and I was wondering if anyone has ever given a tenant a monetary incentive if they keep the place looking nice and not having any repair costs? I’d like to figure out a good wa...
Kourtney Murr
Destin STR regulations
Curious to hear from Destin FL STR owners and their opinions on the new regulations on occupancy 2 per bedroom plus additional 4. There are so many vacation homes that are 4,5,6,7 bedroom homes that sleeps 20+ peop...