Steven Payne
Getting pet, rat, and smoke smell out of a house
I'm renovating a house I bought that has a nauseating smell to it. We have aired the house out for a few days. There were many dogs, cats, and rats living in the house. They also smoked. The smell is probably in the w...
Mark Collins
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal - 4-plex 2 of 2 units
View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.This looks like a great opportunity. I would like to get some feedback on anything I mig...
Logan Hassinger
Issuing Notes
Does anyone have some detailed information on issuing Notes to help with the initial down payment on a property? So far, what I've read is that you negotiate the Note terms and provide the Note buyer some security by ...
Cori Leste
Cautionary tale about condos or good deal in tight metro market?
There are different schools of thought on investing in condos so I’d love perspectives on this deal that looks amazing on its surface… until I found the "gotcha"Background: I’m looking for my second investment propert...
Adam A.
Toledo, OH Lead Paint Ordinance Compliance
As the Lucas County Health Department (LCHD) has added a new time ticker countdown to the deadline of the Toledo Lead Paint Ordinance compliance date, there are 4 vital reasons why landlords need to get their rentals ...
Craig Coulson
House inspection checklist
I've looked on BP for a checklist of things to look at when I'm looking at a house. I haven't been able to find one so I've created my own. I'd like feedback on it (including where to find a better list). I can't f...
Priscilla Davenport
Should I sell, leverage or continue to rent paid off properties?
I own 4 paid off properties, a paid off primary residence and one rental with a 50 grand balance. The appraisal on all properties is a little over 500 grand. Ive bought mostly 30-50 grand properties in cash but paid m...
Darryl Griffin-Simmons
Help with Analyzing 4plex- am I doing this correctly?
Hey BP Family,I saw a 4plex on the market and figured I'd run it through the BP Tool, but not sure if I'm doing this correctly as it came out to be a negative COC and would not cashflow until year 5. This may be too m...
James Park
What does Success mean to you?
Success has a different meaning to different people. What does being successful personally mean to you?
Arnie Guida
Flooring Options
Our standard routine between tenants was repairs, paint, flooring.
The last time I had an empty, my flooring guy made an odd comment to me. He said, "You're one of the last owners that puts carpeting in." That got m...