In my area, water providers are allowed to place liens on the property if the bill is unpaid. I've had tenants skip out owing water bills. So, on the most troublesome property I've kept the bill in my name and requi...

I'm hiring a management company for my STR. Of course, I can figure out what my insurance, cable and taxes will be. But, what can I expect to spend for all of the other expenses? Consumables, utilities, repairs, yard ...

I just got a quote to replace my hot water heater for $2,450. Is this a reasonable price. It seems high to me. the hot water heater is working fine, but it was made in 1994 and My current tenant is moving so I want to...

Hello BP! As I am continuing to work on a real estate investing plan I began wondering what DIY skills my team and I should learn to do. What do you feel are the top 3 skills to do yourself rather than hiring a contra...

What advice would you give to a first time investor on how to find, what to look for, how to analyze, acquire financing, negotiate, and buy one of these properties in these market conditions?

Hi all I have a few questions and hope you can help me along the way. I own a 2 story house in South Philly and it’s fully gutted. I am putting a 3rd floor on and already have my zoning permits and waiting on construc...

Hi all,
We have a swimming pool at our property in Sonoma, California. Because of coronavirus, we are seeing more demand than ever before b/c we're only an hour away from San Francisco and everyone wants to spend the...

Hello BP community,

I am curious about using shipping containers to build a small home in my backyard. I live on a large lot, and would like to add an in-laws quarter. I like the idea of shipping container because ...

Hello fellow investors, I wanted to post about a deal I'm analyzing. My intent is to think out loud ,if you will, and hopefully get some advice on my process.

To start I will provide the basic info, then my walk-thr...

We have 8 single family homes (SFH). Which utilities do the landlords pay versus the tenants?We've been paying for the water, sewage and trash since they are lienable and we don't trust the tenants to pay them.Who out...