Linda Thomas
Potential new tenant question
Hello BP,I notified a potential new tenant about deciding to go with her and asked when we can meet so she can give me the security deposit and sign the form. She said she can't do that until I email her a copy of the...
Lance H.
Pit Bulls! (small rant)
Pit bulls EVERYWHERE!
I just started advertising my home and overall feel like I've had a good response, but it seems like 75% of the people calling/emailing want to bring there Pit bull in.
I love dogs, but what ...
Colleen F.
What do you do when you get an overwhelming response?
Normally, I get about 40-60 people over a couple of days when I market this house. We joke that everyone in the area that is looking for a place calls when the house goes up for rent because it is year round and che...
Nnabuenyi Anigbogu
New Landlord issues
Hi all, I am about to close on my first multifamily (a 4 unit property this Friday) and become a brand new landlord. I am looking forward to it but im also apprehensive. I have read just about every blog on BP related...
Karyn S.
Can I run a tenant by you?
Hi,I appreciate all the advice I've gotten here so far - what a helpful group!!This is our first rental. We've had a ton of interest but only actually received 2 applications (we listed it last week). I've decided t...
Devonte Wilson
Renting shared rooms?
Hello BP family,I am new to real estate and I am eager to get started on my new journey. I'm currently serving in the military and I am trying to continuously learn new ways to maximize my income. I currently have a p...
Khang Tran
First flip in Sacramento, CA
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Sacramento.
Purchase price: $153,000
Cash invested: $50,000
Sale price: $290,000
House info:
3/2 1000sqft. 2/1 main...
Tristan Toliver
First-Time Property Manager/Landlord
Hey Everybody!After nearly a year of analyzing deals and getting my offers turned down, I recently closed on my first property and will be house-hacking a triplex. The house has one occupied unit and two vacant units...
Jeff Lee
Flooring: Carpet vs Interlocking Vinyl
Hello, everyone.My uncle, an architect, suggested that I use interlocking vinyl for the bedrooms. (I favor carpet.)His reasoning was the cost and longevity, as opposed to carpet.Does anyone have the same or different ...
Rick M.
Tenant Screening, I have a few questions
I happen to have lucked out and get good tenants for my first building. I’m now in the process of locking in another Multi-family property. This building isn’t fully rented. I have a couple of questions.I plan on usin...