S Harper
Tenant moved out - things that are chargable?
I had a tenant for 5.5 years who just moved out, and it is my first time turning over a property. I spent several days repainting (lots of holes, marks, etc), cleaning, steam cleaning the carpet - am not planning ...
Mack Owens
Pros and Cons of turn-key and fixer upper rentals?
Hello,I am a certified newbie that has been spending lots of time trying to grow my knowledge and network on all things real estate investing. My spouse and I have targeted that we want our first deal to be a house-ha...
Eric Bunratty
Creative ways to increase cashflow!
Hey BP! I am just getting started in both the real estate and BP worlds -- I love the fact that, as owners, we have the ability to pull on different cost-levers to increase the performance of our properties! I have a ...
AJ Satcher
How Many Inspections is Enough?
Hello all,I'm in the process of closing a deal, so far I've had 2 inspections.First inspection - Necessary. Items were brought up by inspector, no questions about getting this one.Second Inspection: To address some of...
Guy Yoes
Out of State investing experiences
I have seen a lot of posts lately on OOS investing in states like Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas. I have my views, but would like to hear from others who have opted to invest in areas that look more lucrative.
How did y...
Tyler Mau
Interest in Rental Properties around Pittsburgh, PA
Hi everyone,I'm an out-of-state investor looking to potentially buy a rental property around Pittsburgh, PA. I know some people who live/lived in Pittsburgh, but I would like to see if anyone has advice from an invest...
Bill E.
Thoughts on this 12 unit?
I'm considering making an offer on a 12 unit (would be my first RE purchase)with the following characteristics:
Asking price: $585,000
GOI: 95,940
NOI: 50,910
12 2bd 1ba units with rents ranging from 425-595, two of ...
Susan Authement
Credit Score 400;s, no job, no home and no end in sight. How I am reversing it all
This is very long. It goes over in detail what happened to me, what caused it. How i came to buy my first home and why desperation caused me to think out of the box for a solution to repair my life and the steps i did...
Liliana Allison
Preparing to close on apartment complex
Hi BP,I am getting ready to close on my first 8 unit apt complex. I would love any and all advice as to what to do now in order to make this a seamless transition. For example, I've read many say they send a letter wi...
Sunny K.
New member from Jersey city, NJ & NYC
Dear fellow BP members,I am a newbie in NJ/NYC area just starting out in REI(buy & hold). I am a software engineer in my day job. My field, contrary to popular belief, drains out the life out of people, so I am se...