I am about to place a bid on a HUD property. The agent I am working with is saying I will need to bid about 117% of asking price to win the bid. Is it common to have to bid this high? From what I read 88% of ASKING pr...

When refinancing, do banks typically require their own appraiser performs the appraisal or am I able to hire my own appraiser and use that appraisal to support the refinance loan?  Will investors obtain multiple appra...

I need some advice on managing my property manager. Particularly when it comes to maintenance requests.

Some context: I own two small multi families in Cleveland and they are managed by a PM company (B2B property m...

I have been analyzing properties for the last 8 months without making a just yet-- We've been busy doing many other things.  However, we're finally at the point where we'd like to start making offers.At the moment, I ...

I just learned that the property management company I am using is charging me a higher price for work invoices than they are being charged.  This "upcharge" is mentioned in the contract, it was never disclosed, and it...

Looking for software to help streamline my property management business. Anyone have experience with AppFolio or others they'd be willing to share?

Two part question: 1. Is the plumbing company liable? 2. Should I find a new property manager?Situation: Renting out a 3 bd, 2 bath SFH in North Carolina. Around September the grinder pump for the septic failed, the h...

Hello everyone,I have recently bought a property in Spring, Texas and tenants have been in the property for 2 months now. Prior to purchasing I conducted a inspection and the seller fixed everything necessary. I hired...

Hi BP Crew,
Would love to get some recommendations on property management companies in Cincinnati, Ohio. We got really burnt with our previous PM Company and are looking to change. Does anyone have a great PM there? ...

As a true beginner in real estate investing, is short term vacation rentals a good route to start?