Terri Lewis
Marketing my first property
I have our first property under contract. After 12 days trying to move it, nothing significant has transpired. I am wondering if it is the marketing I lack, or the area. I feel it is a great deal but I have only h...
Arun Dharan
Multifamily in Pennsylvania
I have 40k saved up and want to purchase a multifamily home in Pennsylvania to house hack. I am currently working on getting pre approved but was wondering what people’s thoughts are in investing in Philadelphia or sh...
John Warren
Investing in "D" areas
Hi BP community,I have a confession... I am considering investing in a 'D" area! The other day I was helping someone from my church who's mission group purchased an 8 plex in a "D" area of the Chicago suburbs. They ar...
Laura Ratcliff
Major concerns with property manager
My husband and I bought a rental property in San Antonio in June 2022. Because we live out of state, we decided to use a property management company to help us manage it. We own a couple rentals closer to home in Denv...
Mike Flowers
Full Time and Loving it
I have been reluctant to post my story but, what the heck, here it is.The Original adventure:in 2013 I went to a seminar, won't mention who's, this seminar was very informative, when you weren't being sold on somethin...
J. Martin
BP MEMBERS GIVING BACK: What are you doing for the cities you make money in?
What are you doing to give back to the cities you make money in? I was proud to have a group of 10 local investors I know join early last Saturday morning to paint over graffiti in the East Lake neighborhood (all BP m...
Anthony Theokary
Need help please (LOAD BEARING WALL)
Hi everyone my wife and I just bought our first home in South Philly. The home is 13’ wide and 36’ long. It’s very tiny. But in a great location. The house actually was added to in the back near the kitchen about 6’ a...
David Williams
10yr lease: What clause will allow Renter early exit?
I'm the renter of a commercial retail property in Colorado. I've been offered a 10yr lease at $18k/yr. Landlords in CO are required to make effort to re-let property. I don't want to assume excessive risk as I'm 5...
Jason Coleman
Insurance Claim for Fire Damage
Hey BP,So I had my first fire in one of my rentals. This was an electrical fire and NOT the tenants fault. I filed a claim and my insurance company is estimating the damage currently. This is a 4 unit property and luc...
Brandon Sturgill
How Much Does it Cost to Fill in a Pool? (Not with Water...)
Looking at property with a rather large and unsightly in ground pool. Seems the best options is to fill it in with dirt/rocks and concrete over top...anyone have experience with this?