Jim K.
Tired of all the winning
10:51 pm, I get a call from a tenant at my duplex. She tells me that her roommate is having seizures, that she's called 911, and that 10-12 of her roommate's friends are streaming out of the apartment as we speak. I h...
Stephen Kunen
Should contractor still be working on the rehab during pandemic?
For those of you who are in the middle of a rehab project, are you still letting your contractors work on the project? In our case, there are no more than 5 people working there at the same time. If not, can we reques...
Peter Kozlowski
Contractor scaring me with contractor’s’ lien
Hey all,
I hired this contractor to do some balcony work on my property. I paid him 50% of the final price as agreed in our contract for the completion of 50% of the work.
However, it turns out the work was of low ...
Jamie Dupont
Rochester NY LTR Tenant 4K damages
We have a LTR in Rochester/Greece NY that is under PM. We served the tenant 90 day notice as she was throwing massive parties in the home with complaints from neighbors, etc. Have not cash flowed the property for 2 ye...
KIran K.
Worst FIRST FLIP: LOST OVER 100k
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Sacramento.
Purchase price: $350,000
Cash invested: $50,000
Sale price: $415,000
It was the worst first flip because we hi...
Alan B.
Received my first "landlord emergency" phone call.
Received my first "landlord emergency" call the other night.Quick back story about my experience since I don't post often: I'm a new investor managing and rehabbing a duplex right now. The lower level is rented out wi...
Nathan Gesner
What is the hardest part of DIY management?
There are pros and cons to self-management. Some landlords are very successful. Some lose their shirts, destroy their health, and even ruin relationships. Most land somewhere in the middle.If you have experience as a ...
Jeff Greenberg
Breaking into the Houston MF Market
My business partner and I recently syndicated, and closed on a 62 unit multi-family property in Houston, Texas. I am writing this for the benefit of those interested in venturing into the commercial arena.
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Dan Host
Spinning my wheels in Colorado Springs
Hi BP,I'm writing this post because I'm neck deep in analysis paralysis and trying to claw my way out. I've been researching REI for well over a year now. I've gotten my brokers license (just got my MLS access a coupl...
Mason Wade Morris
Duplex with Bedrooms without windows
Hi everyone just hoping to get some help/suggestions on a duplex I have under contract with a couple more days left in my inspection contingency period. Property is a built in 1978 2 bed/2bath on each side with enoug...