Shaun Patterson
Being the youngest guy in the room and the stigma with that.
Hey guys I wanted to get everyone's feedback on this type of stigma with young people in the real estate industry. So I've been going to a lot of different meet ups and I have notice that when people meet me they have...
Colleen Ferrari
Losing deductions due to income cap
Hi-- this is my first post to the group. I joined a few days ago so please forgive me if I do this wrong. I read many articles and books on investing in real estate. I have owned a few rentals for 20 years or more, an...
Manoj N.
A burned carpet and lease extension
My tenant just informed that he accidentally burned holes on the carpet. Apparently this happened a month ago and he was afraid to tell me. His lease is expiring next month, and we were negotiating for an extension. H...
Nicholas Schulte
New Investor in SoCal, excited to get started!
Hello BP community!I live in Simi Valley, CA (northwest of Los Angeles). A friend suggested I join this site immediately when I expressed interest in real estate investing.I am trained as a near eastern archaeologist ...
Nick L.
When former owners turn desperate and fraudulent
I have to rant about this somewhere and figure BPers would sympathize!I bought a house at foreclosure auction this year. I've completed the process and have the deed. The tenant and the former owner (who apparently li...
Kyle Fairbanks
Using FHA 3.5% Down or Conventional in this Scenario.
Currently looking to purchase a property in the San Diego State University area to house hack. Stuck inbetween using the FHA 3.5% down payment to purchase a much more expensive property (duplex etc.)as property apprec...
Rob Appel
House Hack vs. BRRRR
I want to buy a multifamily and house hack, but not much is on the market where I am looking. I have 3 kids nearby and want to be close for their commute to school, so it limits my radius search. Should I then find ...
Jean B.
General liability & umbrella
Hi,I am trying to figure out what coverage i need for my assets. I own several rental properties under an LLC. I have a $2M General Liability policy to cover the properties/business. Should i also have a personal umbr...
Alixander Laffredo-Dietrich
Roof Cost Strategy Advice Needed
Hey all, just bought my first home on Jul 24 2023. Have some questions about my roof.Noticed one morning when the sun hit my house just right that there were some small, but noticeable waves in my roof. Went up to the...
Trey Stanley
Newbie from Delaware
Hi All
I have been looking around on BP for about 3 months and thought it was time to officially introduce myself. My name is Trey Stanley and I live in lower Delaware in town called Milford, it’s about 15 miles s...