Adam Smith
Millennials are taking over!
I am a "Millennial" looking to invest in rental real estate and every time I talk to someone my age about my real estate investing goals they look at me like I'm insane! So that got me thinking, for a lot of Mellenni...
Meera Lakhavani
Non refundable earnest money with 203k financing - YAY or NAY?
Hi BP Friends!I am trying to go under contract for my first house hacking deal in Chicago using FHA 203k financing. The market is brutal, 15+ MLS offers rejected so far. All the investor friendly multi-unit properties...
Alan Taylor
Pin hole leaks in copper pipes, mold remediation?
TLDR; We've lived in this rental property for 2 years, and are beginning to suspect there are some issues with mold. Pin holes leaks in pipes, and persistent respiratory issues for our entire family, make us wonder ...
Tyler McKendry
Rehab project.. estimated repair cost?
Hello,I am brand spanking new to real estate investing. I found a SFR 4/1 in a ghetto+ area (I suppose a C-?). 1100 sq ft, 4BR 1bath, 2 minutes to major highway and looks out over a lagoon. It's possible to turn the ...
Purnell C.
Self help eviction penalties
It's OK to have a discussion about this, right?
Most of the information regarding self help evictions indicates landlord should not do this under any circumstances. Squatters and non-paying, property destroy...
Account Closed
Mold disclosure
We found mold in an REO that I have under contract.Fortunately it's not black mold, and is only in a small laundry room in the basement.After I rip it out, drywall, do I still have to disclose to potential buyers that...
Dwayne Jones
Private notes or simultaneous closings for new homes
I am a builder in Memphis, Tennessee seeking a lead to a reputable note buyer. Homes are two bedroom and one bath with 648 sq ft and 832 sq. ft. (2 different models). Prices are $48k and $67k. Any leads would be helpful.
Kevin Thomas
Tenant complains of rodents - who pays for pest control?
We bought a duplex and several months later an existing tenant is complaining about rodents. I contacted a local pest control company and they want $100 to start and $45 per month for both units and a 1 year contract...
Vanessa Contreras
Converting Multi-Family into STR: Good, Bad, Ugly
I currently own and manage two STRs with my wife. I want to expand my portfolio outside of single family and condo properties, and I was wondering how others have done with multifamily STR properties. Any suggestion...
Bienes Raices
Moldy, nasty kitchen cabinets
I've been a couple of times now to see an REO that's right near my own house. For the most part, it's in very good condition,but the kitchen cabinets are gross, covered with mold on the insides. The cabinets would hav...