Chris Armstrong
Time to Pull the Trigger Charleston South Carolina
Hello again BP,I am starting out in real estate investing and I have come to my first (of many) crossroads on this path. My question is just because a real estate agent says a property is in the short sale process and...
Kyle Keller
Should I go with a tankless water heater?
I have had my water heater in my house since it was built in the late 90s and am looking to replace it in the next couple of months before it decides to fail on its own. I currently have a tank, but I'm looking to go ...
Connie Brzowski
Replacing AC/Heater?
Quick question--
We rehabbed a place about a year ago with a window air conditioner. We're in TX and air conditioning is a necessity with heat needed only a few weeks out of the year. The attic space is extremely ti...
Eli M.
Construction questions for Philadelphia investors
Hello dear BP members !!!I am about to hire a contractor and start my renovations, in my one family investment property. So, i have few questions here: 1. what is the normal rate to pay to a construction worker per da...
Tyler Speelman
Heat pump on the ground to heat/cool third floor, dumb idea?
Hello,
I have a 3rd story occupied unit that needs a heat pump replaced. Current heat pump unbeknownst to me is leaning against a chimney and supported by 2x4s and on a peaked roof. HVAC contractor went to replace ...
Luke Johnson
Tenant question
Hello, I have an issue with a tenant, and I am new to managing properties, so I could use a little advice. I recently rented a newly rehabbed home in a nice area here in Iowa for $1400/mo. The house is in nice shape...
Karen Parker
US Treasury Plan on Short Sales Coming Together
Short Sales Plan closer to finalization
According to a US Treasury spokeswoman, The Treasury will soon finalize the long awaited plan to expand its incentives for mortgage companies to use "short sales" as a way to s...
Account Closed
Conventional loans on owner occupied multi-family property
Has anyone used a residential conventional mortgage to purchase an owner occupied multi-family property without having prior experience as a land lord? I'm going to purchase a multi family property in Q1 2016. Keep i...
Miguel Dormany
Home Warranty
Hi BP members,I have a question in regards to the investment property and having insurance and warranties on them? I have the normal insurance policy on my investment property as well as a basic warranty policy on th...
Benjamin Haberman
Please help! Rented pays on time but is becoming a thorn
Hello BP,
One of my renters is becoming more and more of a total thorn. I made a huge mistake giving them my cell phone number too. Texts every night about little small issues. For instance, she texted me tonight as...