Brett Sayers
What to Expence a Rehab as
I’m into my second major rehab and have been purchasing materials for the contractors to use on my credit card. 1. To get the rewards points2. Cash is tight and I need to keep room for labor as the contractor doesn’t ...
Karen Kushner
1st Rental Property Deciding on Rates and Terms
Hi All! I am under contract on my first STR beach property. $1 million home. 20% down. 800k Mortgage. The plan is to put the property in an LLC at the onset (I heard this was easier/better rather than putting in perso...
Tariq B.
Finallly Feel the Pain of Section 8 Inspections
Hello All!I write this post to hopefully give someone the strength to not give up and keep on going, even if you fail sometimes it's not the end you just need to look on the bright side of things and keep on pushing. ...
Britta A.
Re-doing a deal before closing
I'm about to close on my first rental investment - started negotiating pre-corona. Was going to do a quick clean up, with about 5k and rent it out. Given the risk of rental market in B to B- neighborhoods likely struc...
Tim Hogg
Using hard money the first time
I am new to BP and I am currently looking for my first deal in northern Utah. I am also looking into ways to get the money, so my question: Would you suggest using a hard money lender for my first deal, or only whe...
Ell Olsen
Airbnb cleaning service
Hi there, I know there's a lot of talk about Portland REI and Airbnb. I've been searching for Airbnb cleaning services, and it seems like it's hard to find reliable options.I'm planning to launch my own cleaning servi...
Jj Smith
Best Real Estate Photos
Hello, What is the best way I can take great photos just starting off in real estate. Do you like photo apps best? Camera filters? Any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Steve S.
How much notice to give tenant you’re selling in texas
I have a tenant whose lease expires in May. Located in Texas. Planning to sell the property. Will give them plenty of heads up. I understand the lease has to be honored which is right to do anyway. Is there a set lega...
Account Closed
One question for BPers about Rehab cost and completion time.
It seems like my current rehab is taking longer to complete and more money to get it completely done. I recently bought a property near Pearland, TX and the rehab has been going on for almost 3 months now. I thought...
Stephen Jeffers
n00b from Indianapolis
Hello everyone! My name is Stephen. I'm a 37, birthday was 8/21, native of Indianapolis. I've been a licensed Realtor since 2009. My sister got me interested in the field. I was a Property Manager with a Indy star...